Thermaclear acne device

Posted by Don on February 12th 2008 to perspective

The success of the acne device/gimmick Zeno has spawned a number of imitators, with the latest being a new heat-treatment tool called Thermaclear. Thermaclear uses the same approach to acne spot treatment as Zeno - using heat to penetrate the top layers of the skin and kill underlying bacteria, but the way it works is a bit different, and perhaps more convenient for users seeking clear skin.

While other acne heat treatments require a slow, steady application that can last longer than a minute for each pimple, Thermaclear’s application is as short as 2 seconds. That fact alone makes this a much more practical solution for anyone with real acne problems. Of course, a lot of heat is rapidly generated in that moment, so it may be a mildly painful jolt for those not used to such things. Does it work as well as other heat treatments? The jury is still out on that one, but according to the medical tests, it can successfully shorten the life span of your zits (from 4-7 days to as little as 2-3 days in many cases, apparently). So in other words, it should work about as well as most spot treatments such as benzoyl peroxide.

Thermaclear is definitely a spot treatment device, so don’t expect it to prevent future acne from forming. Its use is simply to speed the elimination of existing acne spots. In order for the device to work, you have to catch your zits very early in formation. This goes for all heat treatment devices. Their effect is minimal upon acne blemishes that are already mature. You need to apply the device at the very first sign of a pimple for best results, and then continue to apply it to each zit, at least twice per day in most cases.

If you have mild acne and want a new spot treatment, or perhaps have bad reactions to chemical spot treatments, Thermaclear may help you out. Devices like this aren’t going to give most people clear skin, as they don’t regulate your oil glands or prevent bacteria from forming in the first place, but they are handy for those who need a non-chemical way to manage acne.

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