Definition of Acne vulgaris

1. Noun. The most common form of acne; usually affects people from puberty to young adulthood.

Generic synonyms: Acne

Medical Definition of Acne vulgaris

1. A form of acne which results from the bacterial infection of cysts deep within the skin. Generally requires treatment with antibiotics and other agents (Isotretinoin). Without treatment cystic acne may result in scarring. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acne Vulgaris

acne medicamentosa
acne necrotica
acne neonatorum
acne papulosa
acne punctata
acne pustulosa
acne rosacea
acne rosacea
acne scrofulosorum
acne simplex
acne syphilitica
acne urticata
acne varioliformis
acne venenata
acne vulgaris (current term)
acne vulgaris (current term)
Acnidosporidia
acnode
acnode
acnodes
Acocanthera
Acocanthera oblongifolia
Acocanthera oppositifolia
Acocanthera spectabilis
Acocanthera venenata
acock
acoelomate
acoelomate
acoelomates
acoelous

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