: 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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Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 7 July 2025
Research has suggested that jojoba oil can help moisturize skin and has properties that may help reduce acne breakouts, calm inflammation, and support wound healing.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
Snail mucin, the thick and slimy secretion produced by the invertebrates, emerged in skin care back in the late ’80s and ’90s as treatments for warts, acnes and even calluses on the body.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Davis went to school specializing in acne treatments for the face and quickly found that much of that knowledge translated well for healing scar tissue for trans people who have had facial feminization or chest masculinization surgery.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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“Acne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acne. Accessed 18 Jul. 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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