Meanings
nouncomedogen (plural comedogens)
plural comedogens
- dermatologyA substance that exacerbates or induces acne.
Synonyms & antonyms
Opposite
nounA substance that tends to produce acne, such as by clogging pores on the skin.
Similar
comedogenic substancecomedogenic
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Origin
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APA
comedogen. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/comedogen
MLA
“comedogen.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/comedogen. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “comedogen,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/comedogen.
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