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Definitions of acne in various dictionaries:
noun - an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin
An inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin that is marked by the eruption of pimples or pustules, especially on the face.
adj - a skin disease [n -S] : ACNED
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Teen woe |
Certain breakout |
Bad spots? |
Unpopular spots |
Teen-y problem |
Bad marks |
It may be seen breaking out |
Teen spots |
Teenager's bane |
Rough problem to face? |
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Accutane |
Over-the-counter remedies for this teen affliction should have resorcinol, salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide |
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An inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin that is marked by the eruption of pimples or pustules, especially on the face. |
a skin condition characterized by red pimples on the skin, especially on the face, due to inflamed or infected sebaceous glands and prevalent chiefly among adolescents. |
an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin characterized by papules or pustules or comedones |
A skin condition characterized by red pimples on the skin, especially on the face, due to inflamed or infected sebaceous glands and prevalent chiefly among adolescents. |
a skin disease common in young people, in which small, red spots appear on the face and neck: |
a disease of the skin in which small red spots appear, usually on the face and neck, esp. in young people |
Acne description |
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Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin disease that occurs when hair follicles are clogged with dead skin cells and oil from the skin. It is characterized by blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and possible scarring. It primarily affects areas of the skin with a relatively high number of oil glands, including the face, upper part of the chest, and back. The resulting appearance can lead to anxiety, reduced self-esteem and, in extreme cases, depression or thoughts of suicide.Genetics is thought to be the primary cause of acne in 80% of cases. The role of diet and cigarette smoking is unclear, and neither cleanliness nor exposure to sunlight appear to play a part. During puberty, in both sexes, acne is often brought on by an increase in hormones such as testosterone. A frequent factor is excessive growth of the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes, which is normally present on the skin.Many treatment options for acne are available, including lifestyle changes, medi |