noun

acne

acne, spots, pimples

Many teenagers suffer from acne.

Many teenagers suffer from acne.

He is using a special cream for his acne.

He is using a special cream for his acne.

((to have/suffer from acne)) to have the condition of acne She has bad acne on her back.

Synonyms: pimples, zits, spots

From a misreading of Greek 'akmē' as 'facial eruption'. The original root means 'point'.

Think of the 'points' or 'peaks' on the skin. It shares a root with 'acme' (the highest point).

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