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Acne

/ˈækni/
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(noun) A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands through bacterial infection.

Two weeks after being admitted to hospital my acne suddenly started to disappear.
Oliver has an acne problem.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Many teenagers struggle with ____ during their high school years.

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