acne

  1. Noun.  (pathology) 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. Noun.  A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.

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