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acne
[ ak-nee ]
noun
- an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
acne
/ ˈæ°ì²Ôɪ /
noun
- Also calledacne vulgaris a chronic skin disease common in adolescence, involving inflammation of the sebaceous glands and characterized by pustules on the face, neck, and upper trunk See also rosacea
acne
/ ă°ì′²Ôŧ /
- An inflammatory disease of the skin in which the sebaceous glands become clogged and infected, often causing the formation of pimples, especially on the face. It is most common during adolescence, but also occurs in infants and adults.
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²¹³¦Â·²Ô±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of acne1
Example Sentences
Amid the ensuing gore, played for cheap chuckles, Ridley is splashed with the unicorn’s purple blood, which clears up her acne and gives Elliot perfect eyesight.
Dermatitis, acne and skin discolouration are possible consequences, but also inflammatory disorders, mercury poisoning and kidney damage.
LED technology has been used to address a number of skin issues, such as eczema, mild to moderate acne, psoriasis and sun damage in a medical setting.
Beef tallow is highly comedogenic, meaning it can clog pores and worsen acne — despite claims from users who say it’s a powerful ingredient to combat active breakouts.
In these videos, women tend to discuss their own encounters with side effects such as acne, mood swings and changes in their weight.
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More About Acne
What is acne?
Acne is a skin condition in which the skin’s sebaceous glands become clogged, infected, and inflamed. A more technical name for it is acne vulgaris.
Acne commonly results in pimples—s³¾²¹±ô±ô inflammations or swellings of the skin that may or may not be filled with pus. More severe cases of acne can result in cysts and nodules that can leave scars.
Acne most commonly affects the face, neck, and back. It is most common among teens and preteens due to changes in body chemistry during the period of development known as puberty, but adults can also get acne.
Example: My skin is naturally oily, so I have to buy a specific face wash to help keep my acne under control.
Where doesÌýacne come from?
The word acne ultimately comes from the Greek ²¹°ì³¾á¸—, meaning “facial eruption.†The first records of the word acne come from the 1700s.
The skin condition acne comes from the clogging of the skin’s sebaceous glands. These glands normally release an oily substance that acts as a natural moisturizer for the skin and hair. But when they get clogged, they get inflamed, often resulting in red bumps on the skin known as pimples. Most people get acne at some point, but some people get it worse than others. It sometimes goes away on its own, but sometimes it calls for additional treatment by a dermatologist—a doctor who specializes in skin conditions.
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What are some other forms related to acne?
- acned (adjective)
What are some synonyms for acne?
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What are some words that often get used in discussing acne?
How is the word acne used in real life?
Acne is fairly common, especially among teens. Most people treat it as an annoyance.
Hormonal acne is the worst!! Sometimes i wish I didn’t have any hormones or dead skin cells or sebum 😅 but it’s natural so whatever
— Priti (@whatithink_97)
Pros weigh in on how to get rid of acne scars and marks.
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine)
Fr how do some teenagers not have acne like what, you’re using black magic?
— J ESSD DNGF (@solvargar)
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Is acne used correctly in the following sentence?
I can’t believe I got a bad case of acne right before the dance!
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