Target for salicylic acid (4)

I believe the answer is:

acne

(Other definitions for acne that I've seen before include "Skin disorder" , "(Inflammation causing) spots" , "Spotty complaint" , "Spotty coverage" , "Problem to face in" .)

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

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