Rough patch in adolescence? (4)

I believe the answer is:

acne

(Other definitions for acne that I've seen before include "Skin problem, mainly of teenagers" , "Skin complaint" , "Teenage skin blemish" , "Youthful problem" , "Skin spots" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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