Synonyms for acne
ˈæk niac·ne

Princeton's WordNet

1. acnenoun

   an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones

Matched Categories

1. • Inflammatory Disease
   • Skin Disease

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1. List of paraphrases for "acne":

   pimples

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:1.7 / 3 votes

1. acne

   Synonyms:
   Pimples, "zits"

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1. Joshua Zeichner:

   If you have oily or acne-prone skin, look for a primer that minimizes shine, blurs the pores and prevents breakouts, salicylic acid is a go-to ingredient because it keeps the pores clear and removes excess oil from the skin.

2. Tom Allison:

   We developed this brand with dermatologists as a therapeutic skincare line for them to recommend to patients with conditions like eczema, rosacea and acne.

3. Rita Linkner:

   Oral vitamin A basically shuts down your sebaceous glands. If you suppress [them] for a long enough period, you can cure someone of their acne, and about 50 percent do hit that cure rate.

4. The Nigerian student:

   At that time, I wasn't comfortable with my skin because I had a lot of acne all over my face. So, I wanted to prove to The Nigerian student and people like me that I can break beauty stereotypes and that the flaws on my skin are part of what makes me perfect.

5. Rita Linkner:

   A sensitivity to the hormones called androgens manifests in the form of cystic acne.