: 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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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 June 2025
Oral contraceptives can help manage hormonal imbalances, reducing symptoms like irregular periods, acne, and excess hair growth.
—Advertorial, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
The brands’ shower gel aims to address a multitude of skin-care concerns—think: acne, keratosis pilaris, and flaky skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 June 2025
The testing of the face, body, body odor, and scalp health identifies acne, rosacea, eczema, and other common skin issues.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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“Acne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acne. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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