Akne (en. Acne)

ˈak-ne

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A skin condition that often occurs in teenagers and affects the sebaceous glands.
Many teenagers experience acne during their teenage years.
Maraming kabataan ang nakakaranas ng akne sa kanilang teenage years.
Can cause inflammation, red bumps, and spots on the skin.
Severe acne can cause scarring on the skin.
Ang matinding akne ay maaaring magdulot ng peklat sa balat.
A common skin condition that affects the face, back, and chest.
Acne is one of the most common skin problems.
Ang akne ay isa sa mga pinakakaraniwang problema ng balat.

Etymology

English 'acne', from Greek 'akmē'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The acne is healing.
The acne is healing.
Nasa proseso ng pagpapagaling ang akne.

Related Words

dermatitis
A skin condition that causes inflammation and itching.
dermatitis
comedone
A type of acne with visible closed or open pores.
komedon

Slang Meanings

Pimples or acne
I have so many pimples, it's so annoying!
Ang dami kong akne, nakakainis na!
Bump on the face
I just got here, but I already have a bump on my face!
Kakarating ko lang, pero may akne na akong lumabas!
Worm on the skin
As time goes by, this seems like a worm on my skin, I'm not happy about it!
Nang tumagal, parang bulateng akne na 'to, di na ako natutuwa!