zit

Teenage skin woe

A zit is a pimple—a small inflamed spot on the skin, typically on the face.

The word is informal and most associated with teenage acne: I woke up with a huge zit on my nose.

Zit suggests something temporary and minor rather than a serious skin condition.

acne

pimple

Inflamed skin bump

whiteheadClogged pore forming bump
blackheadPlugged pore with oxidized sebum
pustulePus-filled skin lesion

papule · cyst · nodule · sebum · inflammation · breakout · blemish · spot · eruption · lesion

popping

squeeze

Firm bilateral compression

extractionAct of removing
pusInfected tissue fluid
lanceLong thrusting weapon

extractor · burst · pressure · pop · ooze · drain · express · pierce · picking · scarring

teenage

puberty

Sexual development stage

adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
teenagerPerson aged thirteen-nineteen

awkward · self-conscious · embarrassing · insecurity · prom · complexion · youth · mirror · angst · dating

treatment

benzoyl

Aromatic carbonyl radical

salicylicAcid from willow bark
retinoidVitamin A-related compound
cleanserSubstance for removing grime

exfoliate · antibiotics · topical · concealer · astringent · toner · drying · medicated · skincare · dermatologist

Categories

protrusionsbump, bulge, knob, lump, nub
lumpsbump, lump, nodule, knob, nub
acneacne, pimple, pimples, blackhead, blackheads
skin lesionspustule, pimple, boil, blister, sore
Z wordszero, zone, zoo, zip, zap
Scrabble Wordsaa, ax, em, en, er

Opposites

skin_condition_quality

Blemish-free facial surface

smooth skin · porcelain skin · flat surface · glowing skin · freckle

Family

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G