- common acne
- a. vulgaris.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
common acne
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acne — vulgaris; n. a common inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands. These grease producing glands are under androgen control, but the cause of acne is unknown. It involves the face, back, and chest and is characterized by the presence of… … The new mediacal dictionary
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