acne

noun

ac·​ne ˈak-nē 

: 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

acned

ˈak-nēd 

adjective

Examples of acne in a Sentence

a teenager with bad acne

Recent Examples on the Web

If our barrier is compromised, the skin is more susceptible to damage which can result in visible skin issues, including fungal acne and hyperpigmentation. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 May 2024

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin acnē, acna, borrowed from Late Greek aknḗ "eruption on the face," manuscript variant of akmḗ, literally, "point" — more at acme

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing acne

• acne rosacea
• anti-acne
• mask acne

Kids Definition

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

acned

-nēd 

adjective