If someone has acne, they have a skin condition which causes a lot of spots on their face and neck.
Synonyms: spots, skin disease, skin condition More Synonyms of acne
acne in British English
(ˈæknɪ)
noun
Also called: acne vulgaris
a chronic skin disease common in adolescence, involving inflammation of the sebaceous glands and characterized by pustules on the face, neck, and upper trunk
See also rosacea
Word origin
C19: New Latin, from a misreading of Greek akmē eruption on the face. See acme
acne in American English
(ˈækni)
noun
a common, chronic skin disease, esp. among adolescents and young adults, characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous apparatus, usually causing pimples on the face, back, and chest
Derived forms
acned (ˈacned)
adjective
Word origin
ModL < Gr aknas, misreading of akmas, acc. pl. of akmē, facial eruption, point: see acme
Examples of 'acne' in a sentence
acne
They have declined to name the acne treatment until medical tests are completed.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There are also specific treatments which target certain symptoms such as acne or excess hair.
Colette Harris, With Theresa Cheung PCOS DIET BOOK: How you can use the nutritional approach to deal with polycysticovary syndrome (2002)
Taking medication may bring results but is there a way of treating acne without side effects?
The Sun (2013)
Acne is a skin condition that causes spots.
The Sun (2011)
There is something unsettling about adult acne.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It can also be used as an acne treatment and an antiseptic for cuts and bruises.
The Sun (2011)
But suffering from adult acne can take a serious emotional toll.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Zinc deficiency can cause skin problems, and zinc has been used to treat acne.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is also linked to acne, skin irritation and dryness.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Often, adult acne sufferers have no history of spots at all.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Less insulin means less testosterone, which in turn means less acne or hair growth or irregular periods.
Colette Harris, With Theresa Cheung PCOS DIET BOOK: How you can use the nutritional approach to deal with polycysticovary syndrome (2002)
One of the main triggers for adult acne is stress, which increases the production of male hormones.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I had bad acne and hair on my chin.
Colette Harris, With Theresa Cheung PCOS DIET BOOK: How you can use the nutritional approach to deal with polycysticovary syndrome (2002)
The combined treatments are designed to treat acne and pigmentation as well as sun damage, blemishes and ageing skin.
The Sun (2011)
RED wine can help fight acne and other skin problems, research shows.
The Sun (2014)
ONE of the most effective treatments for acne has been linked with potentially dangerous changes in the blood and damage to the liver.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
A sprinkling a day could help you to fight cancer, treat acne and reduce the symptoms of arthritis.
The Sun (2011)
But equally, thinning hair and acne can be caused by stress, or a nutritional imbalance.
The Sun (2012)
A client with acne and scarred skin can expect to see an enormous reduction of scar tissue, pitting and spots.
Sedgbeer, Sandra The A-Z of Beauty Treatment (1994)
A dash of their milk can do wonders in packing the moisture back into your skin and is claimed to help conditions like acne and eczema.
The Sun (2013)
This causes an increase in oil production, which can lead to oily skin, acne and other skin problems.
The Sun (2013)
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In other languages
acne
British English: acne /ˈæknɪ/ NOUN
Acne is a skin disease which causes spots on the face and neck.
...a new treatment for mild to severe acne.
American English: acne
Arabic: حَبُّ الشَّبَاب
Brazilian Portuguese: acne
Chinese: 粉刺
Croatian: akne
Czech: akné
Danish: akne
Dutch: acne
European Spanish: acné
Finnish: akne
French: acné
German: Akne
Greek: ακμή
Italian: acne
Japanese: にきび
Korean: 여드름
Norwegian: kvise
Polish: trądzik
European Portuguese: acne
Romanian: acnee
Russian: угревая болезнь
Latin American Spanish: acné
Swedish: akne
Thai: สิว
Turkish: sivilce
Ukrainian: акне
Vietnamese: mụn trứng cá
Chinese translation of 'acne'
acne
(ˈæknɪ)
n(u)
痤疮(瘡) (cuóchuāng)
(noun)
Definition
a skin disease in which pus-filled spots form on the face