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Zit is a slang term for a pimple—a small inflammation or swelling of the skin that may or may not be filled with pus.

Zits are caused by acne, a skin condition in which the skin’s sebaceous glands become clogged and inflamed.

They’re most commonly found on the face, but they can appear on other areas of the skin, such as the neck and back. They are most common among teens and preteens due to changes in body chemistry during the period of development known as puberty, but adults can also get zits.

The informal terms whitehead and blackhead are used to refer to specific kinds of zits. Technical terms for types of zits include pustule and papule.

Example: My skin is naturally oily, so I have to buy a specific face wash to prevent zits.

The first records of the word zit come from the 1960s. Its origin is unknown—the word seems to have just popped up like a zit.

Everyone gets zits at some point, but some people get them more than others. Acne, which causes zits, sometimes goes away on its own, but sometimes it calls for additional treatment by a dermatologist—a doctor who specializes in skin conditions.

What are some synonyms for zit?

• pimple
• blemish

What are some words that often get used in discussing zit?

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• acne
• cream
• skin
• complexion
• whitehead
• blackhead
• breakout
• pop
• squeeze
• dermatologist

Most people treat zits as an annoyance, and the word��zit is typically used in a negative way.

There’s zits and then there’s chin zits.

— Kaitlin (@OklaKaitlin)

I started to break out a few years ago. I've never had acne before. I only get a couple zits, but it was driving me crazy trying to figure out what had changed. My mother died a few years ago. I used to steal her astringent. Bought some and my face is clear again. Thanks mom ❤️

— ❄️FrostBite❄️ (@realfrostylady)

I woke up with anxiety and a big zit, but I am a capable grown up woman and with the right tools I can rock today. 💪

— Anna Prosser (@AnnaProsser)

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Is zit used correctly in the following sentence?

I can’t believe I got a zit on my nose right before the dance!