Definition of acne Acne
/æˈkni/ - [aknee] - ac•ne
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What does acne mean?
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NounPlural: acnes |
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| acne - an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones | ||
| disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder a disease affecting the skin | ||
| inflammatory disease a disease characterized by inflammation | ||
| acne rosacea, rosacea a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance | ||
| acne vulgaris the most common form of acne; usually affects people from puberty to young adulthood | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- acne (n.)
A pustular affection of the skin, due to changes in the sebaceous glands.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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acne
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.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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acne
ak′nē, n. a common skin disease, an inflammation of the sebaceous follicles of the skin, often occurring on the nose. [A corr. of Gr. akmē, a point.]
Wikipedia 
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Acne is an infection of the skin, caused by changes in the sebaceous glands. The most common form of acne is called acne vulgaris, which means common acne. The redness comes from the inflammation of the skin in response to the infection.
Oils from the glands combine with dead skin cells to block hair follicles. Under the blocked pore, oil builds up. Skin bacteria can then grow very quickly. This infection makes the skin become swollen and red, which becomes visible.
The face, chest, back, and upper arms are most common places for acne to happen.
Acne is common during puberty, when a person is turning from a child into an adult, because of high levels of hormones. Acne becomes less common as people reach adulthood.
Treatments.
Many things are sold to treat acne, the most popular being benzoyl peroxide. Many of these things have not been scientifically proven to help acne. However, a mix of commercial and homemade treatments can help with acne for various reasons.
Popping a pimple should not be done by anyone but a qualified dermatologist. Pimple popping irritates skin, can make the bacteria spread, and can cause scars. If you must pop a pimple yourself, it is advised to apply warm water to the area before popping it and to wash your hand thoroughly before beginning so as to avoid spreading bacteria via the hands. Applying warm water will open up the pores and reduce the damage because it will require less force to pop it.
Acne scars.
Bad acne often leads to bad scars where the
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🔤- acne, noun, singular of acnes.
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