Posts Tagged ‘Zit’

Acne Zit Zapper Review

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Zeno is a zapper that is used to help “zap” zits away. It uses heat to help blast out the bacteria in follicles before a pimple rises above the skin’s surface.

This is one way to heal the skin naturally as it reduces inflammation and redness. The temperature of the Zeno zapper is set way below that which would burn the skin. That is a major advantage of course, and yet it seems to provide instant results.

How it Works

First, it needs to be switched on. Then, after about 60 seconds it heats up to its highest operating temperature. It then beeps to let you know it is ready for use.

When ready to zap a pimple, you should let it remain on the zit for 2.5 minutes. You will be greeted by series of beeps every 30 seconds during the treatment as well as after the treatment is completed.

Note that if you do not use it for 35 seconds it will shut off after a period of inactivity. It takes 30 seconds between treatments to allow the Zeno acne to recharge itself.

Further Instructions

After a number of uses you are going to have to replace the Zeno tip. You can find packs of 90 replacement tips for around 30 dollars.

Customer Feedback

One way to determine how effective the Zeno treatment is to read customer feedback. About 90% of people who used it have left positive remarks about this pimple zapper.

The recommendation is to use the Zeno zapper two or three times within 24 hours. The earlier you catch the pimple the faster your case of acne will clear up. Some zits can be wiped out in a matter of a day.

According to the above expected results, most customers are pleased. Pros and cons of this product are shown in more detail below.

Pros

Effective relief from pimples can occur in 24 hours. There are no real side effects reported yet and it works for all (or at least most) types of acne problems. It also does not dry out the skin like other methods of pimple creams, cleansers, and treatments would.

Cons

Replacement tips are needed and these can be costly. This solution may not be effective for everyone and cannot always replace the need to take care of your skin.

It also is not meant to be used as a replacement for healthy lifestyle and diet observance. The Zeno zapper is meant more for “emergency” situations and not be necessarily be used every single day.

Non-inflammatory and Inflammatory Types of Acne: What You Need to Know

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Generally speaking, all acne starts out in a similar way. However, you may have not realized before that there are different types of acne.

You are advised to learn about these in order to make sure you receive proper treatment for your condition. As you read this, of course beware that this is not intended to give you a diagnosis but it will help you take care of the problem in the event you cannot see a doctor for maybe a few days or a week.

You can use these descriptions of different types of acne in another way, too. The following will help you decide if you need medical attention:

Non-inflammatory Acne

This is the type of which the clogged hair follicle remains below the skin’s surface. Usually this type is called a “whitehead” or sometimes a “closed comedo.” You probably have just known them as small white bumps that appear on your face or body.

Inflammatory Acne

This is the one that you probably most often refer to as a “pimple” and it is usually pinkish or reddish in color, and is sometimes tender to the touch, but often appearing firm.

This type often represents lesions or sores and can be mistaken for another skin condition such as boils, hives, or herpes. They usually have pus encased in them. In some cases, they may be red at the base with a yellow or white center.

The worst varieties of these are the nodule or cyst forms of skin acne which can be very painful. These often remain on the face or body for weeks, especially if not treated.

The rarest form of inflammatory acne is the Acne conglobata. This one leaves deep scars on the skin and usually appears on the buttocks, chest, or back. These may persist in places where the skin is hard to reach for proper cleansing and could result in severe bacterial infection.

Skin Care

Obviously, the types of treatment needed for non-inflammatory acne is different than that for inflammatory acne. As you seek the right solution you should watch out and make sure it specifies what type it will treat. Otherwise, it could be a waste of your money.

New posts will be displayed in upcoming weeks reviewing more products. You are likely to learn then about what types of skin products will help in different situations. In the mean time, you are encouraged to do some research on your own.