Acne

Pronunciation

 * , {{SAMPA|/"{k.ni/}}

Noun

 * 1)  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.
 * 2) A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.

Thesaurus
acne vulgaris; dermamycosis; dermatitis; dermatosis; eczema; elephantiasis; epithelioma; erysipelas; erythema; exanthem; heat rash; herpes; herpes simplex; herpes zoster; hives; impetigo; itch; jungle rot; leprosy; lichen; lichen primus; lupus; lupus vulgaris; miliaria; pemphigus; prickly heat; pruigo; pruritus; psora; ringworm; scabies; shingles; skin cancer; tetter

Derived terms

 * acned
 * acne rosacea
 * acne vulgaris
 * bacne