Hot Acne Treatments
There are always new advances in the skin care industry, particularly treatments for acne. One of the newest acne treatments is heat therapy, a treatment designed to kill acne-causing bacteria by safely and gently heating the skin to 121oF. The leading FDA-approved heat device, Zeno, is a sleek, easy-to-use hand held zit-zapper that applies comfortable and comforting heat to your blemishes. By doing this, Zeno claims to promote faster healing of the blemishes, thereby restoring clarity to your complexion. It can also help reduce the pain of deep, irritated blemishes.
But, does Zeno actually work? Zeno has conducted multiple FDA-reviewed clinical trials on the Zeno Hot Spot to test the safety and effectiveness of the device with stunning results. After a 14-day randomized, controlled, double-blind study, users of Zeno saw that:
• 90% of blemishes disappeared or faded within 24 hours.
• 96% of blemishes disappeared or faded within 48 hours.
• 84% of blemishes disappeared or faded with only two treatments.
Clinical trial results found at MyZeno.com.
Zeno states that most blemishes require two to three 2.5 minute treatments* during a 24-hour period to be completely eradicated. However, some blemishes need only one 2.5 minute treatment before disappearing, making it one of the most effective acne spot treatments currently available. Plus, Zeno may be used in conjunction with any topical acne products, which is great for those of us who love our serums and creams.
Aside from some mild, short-lived redness around the point of application, no side effects were reported throughout clinical trials. The heat of the Zeno is specially designed to be just hot enough to kill the P. Acnes bacteria, so it won’t burn the skin or cause any discomfort. Because Zeno is ingredient-free, it’s considered a natural acne treatment. This makes the Zeno Hot Spot an excellent choice for those with sensitive skin.
Although Zeno is safe and gentle enough for sensitive skin types, it doesn’t work on every type of zit. Zeno is made for those with mild to moderate inflammatory acne. It will not reduce or remove blackheads, whiteheads or cystic acne, though the sensation of warmth may feel therapeutic on cystic acne breakouts. If you’re not sure if the Zeno is right for your type of acne, speak with your dermatologist before purchasing the device.
The Zeno MD and Zeno PRO are available for purchase at DermStore.com for $175 and $159, respectively. In addition to the initial purchase of the device, Zeno recommends that you replace the device’s tip after 90 treatments. Tips are also available at DermStore.com for $25 for the PRO tip and $55 for the MD tip. Although these prices may seem a bit much at first, the cost is nothing compared to the price of dermatologist trips, prescriptions or even some topical acne treatments.
*When using a Zeno, be sure to read the directions carefully and completely. Misuse may result in burns and other damage.
The zeno hotspot is effective in diminishing the look of pimples and eliminating them in a shorter period of time. However, I have gotten about 40 uses out of my device (you’re supposed to get at least 80-90)and it stopped working. I changed the batteries and checked that the connections were tight; still didn’t work. I called customer service for zeno several times and it directs you to an answering service which indicates that all their respresentative are busy and they will call you back…but they never do. The Zeno customer service line is 1-888-4myzeno…see if they answer! I also emailed my concerns and there was no reply to my message. Because I spent $40, it stopped working, and my concerns were ignored, I will not be purchasing another zeno product.
Comment by Tiffany — January 12, 2011 @ 1:49 pm