: a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
specifically
: a form found chiefly in adolescents and marked by pimples especially on the face
Examples of acne in a Sentence
a teenager with bad acne
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Many people can treat acne at home with over-the-counter products.
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Erica Sweeney, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
Traditionally thicker and more viscous than essences, these boost hydration and help tackle skin concerns like acne, dullness, fine lines, and dark spots.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
Acne cream can also be used to treat persistent acne.
—Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2024
This method for covering acne with makeup may seem pretty simple, but using the right products is crucial.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
In fact, by 2020, dermatologists were prescribing the spironolactone to treat acne at similar rates to antibiotics.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
This dog shampoo is specially formulated to provide a deep clean while also treating skin conditions such as acne, seborrhea, and other dermatitis issues.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Excess sebum can also lead to pigmentation, including melasma and post-inflammatory hyper- and hypo-pigmentation; skin diseases like acne, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and tinea versicolor; swelling in the nose and eyes; and eye issues like dry eyes, itching, styes and blepharitis.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
These skincare products can hydrate the skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and prevent acne.
—Lisa Desantis, Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Erica Sweeney, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
Traditionally thicker and more viscous than essences, these boost hydration and help tackle skin concerns like acne, dullness, fine lines, and dark spots.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
Acne cream can also be used to treat persistent acne.
—Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2024
This method for covering acne with makeup may seem pretty simple, but using the right products is crucial.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
In fact, by 2020, dermatologists were prescribing the spironolactone to treat acne at similar rates to antibiotics.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
This dog shampoo is specially formulated to provide a deep clean while also treating skin conditions such as acne, seborrhea, and other dermatitis issues.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Excess sebum can also lead to pigmentation, including melasma and post-inflammatory hyper- and hypo-pigmentation; skin diseases like acne, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and tinea versicolor; swelling in the nose and eyes; and eye issues like dry eyes, itching, styes and blepharitis.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
These skincare products can hydrate the skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and prevent acne.
—Lisa Desantis, Health, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Acne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acne. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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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
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