: 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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Topical vitamin C, in particular, like creams, oils, and lotions, may improve acne, reduce scarring, and hyperpigmentation.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 May 2025
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But the years-long sufferer of acne promised her line would serve a purpose and set itself apart from other seemingly similar skincare brands.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 May 2025
Some research has shown that low amounts of HEV can help decrease acne, for example, while other studies showed that limited exposure to the light may help some symptoms related to psoriasis and eczema, according to a review study.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2025
But the years-long sufferer of acne promised her line would serve a purpose and set itself apart from other seemingly similar skincare brands.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Most importantly, can teens do more harm than good by trying this out, and potentially exacerbate acne or other skin conditions?
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for acne
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“Acne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acne. Accessed 29 May. 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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