acne

[ ak-nee ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. 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

/ ˈæknɪ /

noun

1. See rosacea
   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

/ ăk′nē /

1. 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 Words From

• acned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acne¹

1820–30; < New Latin < Late Greek aknás, a manuscript error for akmás, accusative plural of akmḗ facial eruption, probably to be identified with Greek akmḗ acme

Word History and Origins

Origin of acne¹

C19: New Latin, from a misreading of Greek akmē eruption on the face. See acme

Example Sentences

Three women said they had severe acne and the doctors tried birth control pills as a last resort.

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Or to treat acne or the symptoms of certain uterine conditions.

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And acne, well, acne is just the great equalizer (move over, death and taxes).

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In nervous moments, her hand wanders to a small patch of acne on her forehead, a reminder of just how young she really is.

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Even acne clears up, no matter what some smart conventional physicians may say about not being any evidence.

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The integument is frequently covered with an acne-like eruption.

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In what respect does the pustular syphiloderm differ from acne?

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The latter is frequently associated with acne (acne rosacea).

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In such cases, if resorcin preparations also fail, the mercurial lotion and ointment employed in acne may be prescribed.

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Workmen in paraffin oils or other petroleum products often present a furuncle-like acne.

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