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

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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. Kadeeja Khan:

   My whole Instagram is about sharing unedited photos, and I am very honest about my acne. I don’t know why they would get my hopes up just to let me down - they were the ones to reach out to me not the other way around.

2. Sherry Ross:

   If you use a razor, laser, or wax your pubic hair, make sure the skin is always kept clean before and afterremoving the hair, loofah the skin after to help prevent acne and ingrown hairs during the regrowth process.

3. Joshua Zeichner:

   The Jori Acne and Oil control primer is dermatologist-formulated specifically for people with adult breakouts and oily skin, it contains maximum strength 2 % salicylic acid along with a blend of botanicals that address the needs of adult skin. It can be worn on its own for a silky complexion or under makeup to help it go on smoother and stay on longer. Most importantly, it treats pimples and prevents future breakouts.

4. 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.

5. 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.