: a disorder of the skin that is marked by blemishes (such as whiteheads, blackheads, or pustules) especially on the face, chest, and shoulders and is caused by inflammation of sebaceous glands and hair follicles
especially
: a form found chiefly in adolescents
Examples of acne in a Sentence
a teenager with bad acne
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An excessive amount can build up on the body, leading to acne.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
The more cigarettes the study subjects smoked, the more severe their acne.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
This hi-tech mask offers LED light therapy—red, blue, and even a purple option that combines the two—to tackle acne, fine lines, and more.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
The more cigarettes the study subjects smoked, the more severe their acne.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
This hi-tech mask offers LED light therapy—red, blue, and even a purple option that combines the two—to tackle acne, fine lines, and more.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
My hyperpigmentation, acne, texture, and age has dissolved, but my skin is more red, sensitive, and dry as a result, while my skin’s barrier calls out for rescue.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Acne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acne. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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acne
noun
ac·ne
ˈak-nē 
: a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of skin glands and hair follicles and marked by pimples especially on the face
Medical Definition
acne
noun
ac·ne
ˈak-nē
: a disorder of the skin that is marked by blemishes (such as whiteheads, blackheads, or pustules) especially on the face, chest, and shoulders and is caused by inflammation of sebaceous glands and hair follicles
especially
: a form found chiefly in adolescents : acne vulgaris
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