acne
Example Sentences
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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
Hoping to cover dark patches on his skin that had been caused by acne, Daniel relied on an unmarked product given to him by a friend.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
For women, the most common effects are excess hair growth, acne and weight gain, which are usually reversible with reduction in dosage or discontinuation.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
His chartreuse polyester pants were grotesquely tight, and his acne had only gotten worse.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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