Make pimples disappear within 24 hours — using the first FDA-cleared at-home medical device for treatment of acne. $185 @ Sharper Image

Zeno® is a hand-held, portable electronic medical device that is clinically proven to make pimples disappear fast. It’s the most scientifically advanced and effective device available without a prescription for treating mild to moderate inflammatory acne pimples. Two to three 2 1/2 minute treatments spread over 24 hours are sufficient for most pimples. Often, only one treatment is needed. Most other medications can take days or even weeks to work.

Pimples occur when excess skin oil and flaking skin plug the opening of a hair follicle and create the ideal environment for acne bacteria to grow. Precisely controlled heat applied for a specific period of time causes the bacteria to self-destruct. When the bacteria die, the pimple goes away.

So how does the Zeno device work? Its proprietary technology triggers a heat-shock response in microorganisms that cause skin lesions, bringing about the self-destruction of those bacteria and allowing the skin to return to a healthy, normal state. In the case of acne, the acnes bacterium is the root cause of 90% of all acne pimples.

The Zeno device is designed to safely heat an acne lesion to a preset temperature range known to generate a heat-shock response. Heat-shock response is a reaction bacteria have to heat whereby they transcript a number of genes and activate heat-shock proteins. These heat-shock proteins participate in the bacteria’s death by causing the bacteria to self-destruct.

The Zeno device features a tip that heats to a preset temperature. The biocompatible tip is designed for direct contact with a blemish on the skin. Once in contact with a blemish, the tip will transfer heat into the follicle. An internal PID controller chip continually modulates the temperature to a fixed range even under different skin and circulation conditions by adjusting the flow of energy to match precisely the heat absorption of the individual user. The device’s microprocessor adapts not only to your individual skin type but also to the heat-absorption characteristics of the location of the pimple. Your Zeno unit adapts to you! An integral digital timer controls the treatment time. The level of heat does not cause skin damage. Measures 4.5″ x 0.5″ x 1.5.” Runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Includes storage case with mirror. One-year warranty. Internet and select stores only.

• Clinically proven to be more effective than any over-the-counter or prescription acne treatment, with none of the potential side effects.
• Cordless, rechargeable device applies precisely controlled heat directly on the pimple through a metal tip.
• The heat is harmless to your skin but quickly kills the acnes bacteria and the pimple fades away.
• Two or three treatments of 2 1/2 minutes each in a 24-hour period is all it takes.
• Runs on a built-in rechargeable battery.
• Includes storage case with mirror.

(via GadgetChick.com)