acne vulgaris

acne vul·gar·is

noun \-ˌvəl-ˈgar-əs, -ˈger-\

plural ; acnae vul·gar·es \-ˈgar-ˌēz, -ˈger-\ (audio pronunciation)

Definition of ACNE VULGARIS

: a chronic acne involving mainly the face, chest, and shoulders that is common in adolescent humans and various domestic animals and is characterized by the intermittent formation of discrete papular or pustular lesions often resulting in considerable scarring

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up acne vulgaris? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).