acne
noun
ac·ne ˈak-nē 
: a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
specifically : a form found chiefly in adolescents and marked by pimples especially on the face
acned
ˈak-nēd
adjective 
Example Sentences
a teenager with bad acne
Recent Examples on the Web Accutane is a medication for those with severe acne. 
Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2022 Over the past few years, the 28-year-old actress and singer has been vocal about her challenges with adult acne, revealing in December 2020 that the source was a hormone condition called PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 10 June 2022 After never dealing with acne in middle or high school, List started breaking out in her late teens. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 5 May 2022 Back acne can be painful, recurring, and although there are an avalanche of products out on the market that promise to clear up bacne, many rarely do. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 25 July 2022 Brown is expanding Florence by Mills with an acne-fighting ‘Clear the Way’ collection consisting of a clarifying face wash and mud mask to help deep cleanse your skin. ELLE, 22 July 2022 The brand's acne-busting Renewing SA Cleanser is already on sale, so there's never been a better time to hop on the bandwagon. Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 5 July 2022 Other factors, like skin irritation as a result of acne, waxing, and harsh scrubs, can also cause dark spots. Janell M. Hickman, SELF, 27 July 2022 As someone who has dealt with oily skin, acne-prone skin and even dry skin in the winter, she's sampled dozens of lightweight moisturizers on herself, including several of the products listed in this roundup. Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 See More
Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2022 Over the past few years, the 28-year-old actress and singer has been vocal about her challenges with adult acne, revealing in December 2020 that the source was a hormone condition called PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 10 June 2022 After never dealing with acne in middle or high school, List started breaking out in her late teens. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 5 May 2022 Back acne can be painful, recurring, and although there are an avalanche of products out on the market that promise to clear up bacne, many rarely do. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 25 July 2022 Brown is expanding Florence by Mills with an acne-fighting ‘Clear the Way’ collection consisting of a clarifying face wash and mud mask to help deep cleanse your skin. ELLE, 22 July 2022 The brand's acne-busting Renewing SA Cleanser is already on sale, so there's never been a better time to hop on the bandwagon. Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 5 July 2022 Other factors, like skin irritation as a result of acne, waxing, and harsh scrubs, can also cause dark spots. Janell M. Hickman, SELF, 27 July 2022 As someone who has dealt with oily skin, acne-prone skin and even dry skin in the winter, she's sampled dozens of lightweight moisturizers on herself, including several of the products listed in this roundup. Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from New Latin acnē, acna, borrowed from Late Greek aknḗ "eruption on the face," manuscript variant of akmḗ, literally, "point" — more at acme
First Known Use
1743, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing acne
Kids Definition
acne
noun
ac·ne ˈak-nē
: a skin condition in which pimples and blackheads are present
Medical Definition
acne
noun
ac·ne ˈak-nē
: a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
specifically : a form found chiefly in adolescents and marked by pimples especially on the face