Associations to the word «Acne»

Wiktionary

ACNE, noun. (pathology) A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands through bacterial infection.
ACNE, noun. A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.
ACNE ROSACEA, noun. Rosacea
ACNE VULGARIS, noun. (disease) An inflammatory disease of the skin, caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units.

Dictionary definition

ACNE, noun. An inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones.

Wise words

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