acne
nounfeminine/ˈaknɨ/medium
ac·ne
Definition
A common skin condition characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous glands, resulting in comedones, papules, and pustules, mainly on the face, chest, and back.
Many teenagers struggle with acne.
She uses a special cream to control her acne.
Common collocations
teenage acneacne treatmentacne scarssevere acne
Etymology
Do latim 'acne', por sua vez do grego 'akmḗ' ('ponto, erupção').