| acne vulgaris | <dermatology> 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) |
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| acneform | Resembling acne. Synonym: acneiform. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acneform syphilid | A type of pustular eruption occurring in secondary syphilis. Synonym: acne syphilitica, acneform syphilid, ecthymatous syphilid, impetiginous syphilid, varioliform syphilid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acnegenic | Tending to promote the formation of comedones. Synonym: acnegenic. Origin: comedo + G. Genesis, production (05 Mar 2000) |
| acneiform | Resembling acne. Synonym: acneiform. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acneiform eruptions | Visible efflorescent lesions of the skin caused by acne or resembling acne. (12 Dec 1998) |