noun
- Plural of acne; multiple instances or types of the skin condition characterized by pimples and inflamed sebaceous glands.
Usage: Rarely used in the plural form; 'acne' is typically treated as a mass noun and used in singular form even when referring to multiple breakouts or types.
Examples
- Different acnes may require different treatment approaches.
- The dermatologist discussed various acnes and their causes.
- Teenage acnes are often hormonal in nature.