whitehead

Meanings

• noun

  A small, raised spot on the skin, usually filled with pus, caused by inflammation or infection.

  - "He had a whitehead on his forehead."
  - "She popped the whitehead with a needle."
  - "The whitehead healed after a few days."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whitehead
heade , shade , ade , fade , grade

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Variants

List of all variants of whitehead that leads to same result
milium , whitehead , whiteheads , Alfred North Whitehead , Whitehead , William Whitehead

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Etymology

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Named after Henry Whitehead (1850-1925), an English dermatologist who described the condition in detail.

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Trivia

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1. Whiteheads can occur anywhere on the body, not just on the face.

2. The term 'whitehead' comes from the color of the skin around the spot, not the color of the pus inside.

3. Whiteheads can be prevented by maintaining good hygiene, avoiding touching the skin, and using appropriate skincare products.

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Related Concepts

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1. acne: A skin condition characterized by the presence of pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads, usually on the face, back, and chest.

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Culture

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Whiteheads are a common occurrence, especially during adolescence, and are often associated with acne. They can be treated with various methods, including topical creams, oral medications, or extraction.

How to Memorize "whitehead"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, raised bump on the skin, filled with pus. Try to visualize the texture and color of the whitehead.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whitehead' with the image of a pimple or zit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'whitehead' as 'wHite Head' or 'pimple with pus inside'.

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