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As a noun, acne means 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.
Meanings of acne
3 meaningsnoun
pathologyA 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.
A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.
An inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones
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