Acne is acneiform eruptions. It is usually used as a synonym for acne vulgaris (common acne), but may also refer to:
Medicine Acne aestivalis, a special kind of polymorphous light eruption induced by ultra violet A radiation Acne conglobata, a highly inflammatory disease presenting with comedones, nodules, abscesses, and draining sinus tracts Acne cosmetica, acne caused by or aggravated by cosmetics Acne fulminans, a severe form of acne Acne keloidalis nuchae, a destructive scarring folliculitis that occurs almost exclusively on the occipital scalp of people of African descent, primarily men Acne mechanica, an acneiform eruption observed after repetitive physical trauma to the skin such as rubbing from clothing or sports equipment Acne medicamentosa (drug-induced acne) (e.g., steroid acne) Acne miliaris necrotica, a rare condition consisting of follicular vesicopustules, sometimes occurring as solitary lesions that are usually very itchy Acne necrotica, primary lesions that are pruritic or painful erythematous follicular-based papules that develop central necrosis and crusting and heal with a varioliform scar Acne rosacea, a red rash predominantly on the face Acne vulgaris (common acne) Baby acne, a rash seen on the cheeks, chin, and forehead of infants Blackheads Chloracne, an acne-like eruption of blackheads, cysts, and pustules associated with exposure to certain halogenated aromatic compounds, such as chlorinated dioxins and dibenzofurans Excoriated acne, mild acne accompanied by extensive excoriations caused by scratching or squeezing pimples Halogen acne, caused by iodides, bromides and fluorides (halogens) that induce an acneiform eruption similar to that observed with steroids Hidradenitis suppurativa, chronic abscesses or boils of sweat glands and hair follicles; in the underarms, groin and buttocks, and under the breasts in women Infantile acne/Neonatal acne Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei Occupational acne Oil acne Pomade acne, affecting the forehead due to misapplication of hairstyling product Pseudofolliculitis barbae (Acne keloidalis nuchae), a rash caused by shaving Tar acne, caused by exposure to tars used in industry Tropical acne, unusually severe acne occurring in the tropics during seasons when the weather is hot and humid Tycoon's cap, acne necrotica miliaris, a disease of the scalp
Other uses Acne Studios, a Swedish fashion house Acne (film), a 2008 Uruguayan film directed by Federico Veiroj
See also Acme (disambiguation)