acne
noun
- sebaceous gland's disease characterized by areas of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, greasy skin, and possibly scarring.
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈækni/ / /ˈakne/
noun
Etymology: From New Latin acnē, probably a corruption of Ancient Greek ἀκμή (akmḗ, “point, top”).
- A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands through bacterial infection; acne vulgaris.
“He struggled with severe acne during his teenage years.”
“The dermatologist prescribed a cream to treat her acne.”
- A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.
- Any of several other skin conditions that resemble acne vulgaris.