Acne

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• IPA: /ˈæk.ni/, SAMPA: /"{k.ni/

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• Rhymes: -ækni

Noun

Acne (plural Acnes)

1. (pathology) 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.
2. A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.

Thesaurus

acne vulgaris; dermamycosis; dermatitis; dermatosis; eczema; elephantiasis; epithelioma; erysipelas; erythema; exanthem; heat rash; herpes; herpes simplex; herpes zoster; hives; impetigo; itch; jungle rot; leprosy; lichen; lichen primus; lupus; lupus vulgaris; miliaria; pemphigus; prickly heat; pruigo; pruritus; psora; ringworm; scabies; shingles; skin cancer; tetter

Derived terms

• acned
• acne rosacea
• acne vulgaris
• bacne