Acne
WordNet
noun
(1) An inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones
WiktionaryText
Etymology
New Latin, probably a corruption of .
Noun
- 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.
- A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.