whitehead
word
Definition
A small pimple on the skin with a white tip, formed when pores get blocked by oil and dead skin.
Usage & Nuances
Used in medical and daily contexts for skin care and acne. Less harsh than 'pimple'; refers only to spots with a white tip (unlike 'blackhead'). Do not confuse 'whitehead' (closed pore) with 'blackhead' (open pore). Often found on the face, especially the forehead, nose, and chin.
Spanish: comedón cerrado - espinilla blancaPortuguese (BR): cravo fechado - espinha brancaPortuguese (PT): ponto branco - borbulha fechadaChinese (Simplified): 白头粉刺Chinese (Traditional): 白頭粉刺Hindi: सफेद फुंसीArabic: رأس أبيضBengali: হোয়াইটহেড - সাদা ফুস্কুড়িRussian: белый угорьJapanese: ホワイトヘッド - 白ニキビVietnamese: mụn đầu trắngKorean: 화이트헤드Turkish: beyaz başUrdu: سفید سر کیلIndonesian: komedo putih
Example Sentences
A whitehead is not the same as a blackhead.
basic
I have a whitehead on my nose.
basic
Washing your face can help prevent whiteheads.
basic
I always get a whitehead before big events—so annoying!
natural
Don’t squeeze that whitehead—it could leave a scar.
natural
You can use a gentle cleanser to get rid of whiteheads.
natural