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acne

[ak-nee] / ˈæk ni /


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The NHS says commonly reported side effects of hormonal contraception include headaches, feeling sick, mood swings, weight gain, sore breasts and acne, but that side effects usually get better with time.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

He lifted his hair, showing his teenage acne to make her laugh.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

A few years later, I was managing an autoimmune condition and some stubborn cystic acne when my doctor suggested I try reducing dairy — just to see what happened.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

She has shared a before-and-after with her 59,000 followers: Her face, once splotchy with some acne scarring, is now clear, bronzed and glowing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The film kept talking about growth spurts and acne problems caused by working in the forges, and proper flipper hygiene, and finally it was over.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan