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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
/ ăk′nē /
- 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.
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- acned adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of acne1
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Example Sentences
On its TikTok account, Starface typically features videos of users lip-syncing while wearing the company’s bright yellow acne care patches.
There are different kinds of acne depending on what causes the breakouts—it can be genetic, hormonal, or even stress-related.
By only hitting this narrow group, the product may reduce the likelihood of itchiness that has historically made many acne sufferers shy away from retinoids.
The serum contains 5% Niacinamide, a form of Vitamin B used to treat acne, promising longer-term benefits as well.
It also happens to work great as both a topical acne medication and as a painkiller.
Three women said they had severe acne and the doctors tried birth control pills as a last resort.
Or to treat acne or the symptoms of certain uterine conditions.
And acne, well, acne is just the great equalizer (move over, death and taxes).
In nervous moments, her hand wanders to a small patch of acne on her forehead, a reminder of just how young she really is.
Even acne clears up, no matter what some smart conventional physicians may say about not being any evidence.
The integument is frequently covered with an acne-like eruption.
In what respect does the pustular syphiloderm differ from acne?
The latter is frequently associated with acne (acne rosacea).
In such cases, if resorcin preparations also fail, the mercurial lotion and ointment employed in acne may be prescribed.
Workmen in paraffin oils or other petroleum products often present a furuncle-like acne.
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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—small 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 does acne come from?
The word acne ultimately comes from the Greek akmḗ, 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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- acned (adjective)
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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) September 28, 2020
Pros weigh in on how to get rid of acne scars and marks. https://t.co/VDOZZ8q4dG
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) September 23, 2020
Fr how do some teenagers not have acne like what, you’re using black magic?
— J ESSD DNGF (@solvargar) September 26, 2020
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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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