Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Zeno Acne Clearing Device


What is Zeno?
Zeno is a dermatologist-recommended, battery-powered medical device that is used to treat individual pimples with heat therapy. It is supposed to eliminate or significantly reduce the duration of pimples for those with mild to moderate inflammatory acne. Zeno is not for those who have lots of acne or severe acne. Zeno is placed directly on individual breakouts which receive a 2.5 minute treatment cycle. It works best at the first sight of acne – when the skin is red, inflamed, and slightly sore. If the breakout is a black or whitehead, it is too late as Zeno is to be used at the earliest sign of a pimple. Zeno is ineffective on cystic acne and should not be used to treat this type of acne.

How does Zeno work?
Zeno has a built-in computer that delivers the exact amount of energy into individual pimples so that the bacteria are killed over the course of one to three treatments. This energy is released thru the treatment tip cartridge which adjusts the energy automatically to make sure each treatment delivers the perfect amount of energy into each pimple. The computer within Zeno also tracks the charge level of the battery as well as how many treatment cycles have been performed. The treatment tip cartridge has a memory chip is pre-programmed with a specific number of treatments. This number is embossed on the top of the cartridge. Each treatment cycle is pre-programmed to be 2.5 minutes in length. The cartridge needs to be replaced after all cycles have been exhausted. Cartridges are easy to remove and replace and can be purchased from the Zeno website or wherever you purchased your Zeno.

Unlike topical medicines and creams, Zeno does not dry the skin or fade bedding and clothing. In fact, the only side effect one is likely to experience from using Zeno is a slight redness at the treatment site but this dissipates fairly quickly. Zeno is not meant to be a replacement for one’s normal skincare routine but to supplement where a pimple has overwhelmed your natural balance and snuck in under the radar.


So how do you use Zeno?
Zeno is meant to be used at the very first sign of a pimple. So if from previous experience, you know that a sore, pinkish spot on the skin is likely to erupt into a pimple, that’s the time to reach for Zeno and start treatments. The user guide inside of Zeno states that clinical trials have shown that pimples treated with Zeno can fade or disappear with just 24 hours if they are caught early. Following the treatment instructions, 90% of the participants in a clinical study reviewed by the FDA found that pimples treated with Zeno faded or disappeared within just 24 hours compared to just 37% for pimples treated with a placebo.

After Zeno’s battery has been fully charged, just remove the cover, turn it on and wait for it to heat up. After Zeno beeps to inform you that it is ready, simply place the treatment tip directly onto the pimple and press the start button. It automatically delivers treatment for 2.5 minutes after which you can move it to a different pimple. Each breakout should be treated 2-3 times over a 12-24 hour period.

Warnings
Use Zeno only for pimples. Do not used Zeno for skin lesions such as moles, warts or ingrown hairs, insect or spider bites or stings. Do not use Zeno for skin infections or for open sores or wounds because it may delay proper treatment or injure your skin.

Do not use Zeno if your skin is sensitive to heat, sun or chemicals because Zeno uses heat to treat pimples and the heat may damage your skin.

Don’t use near water.

Don’t use in the tub or shower.

Do not use on or around the eyes or lips. These very sensitive areas of the face may make the use of Zeno too painful. You may experience significant skin redness and swelling or even burns.

Facial hair may prevent full and complete contact with the pimple. It is important to have full and constant contact with the pimple during the treatment cycle.

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