Synonyms & related words for acne

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of acne — including eczema, impetigo, dermatitis, scabies, dermatosis, ringworm. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to acne

Explore words related to acne — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include pimples, zits, pustulate, blackheads, pimpled, blemishes, psoriasis, comedo. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for acne

Common synonyms for acne include eczema, impetigo, dermatitis, scabies, dermatosis, ringworm, pemphigus, erythema — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does acne come from?

The word acne breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root acne-, from Greek akme (“point, peak”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.