Home based laser acne treatments, ThermaClear and Zeno, have been gaining popularity. These acne treatments use heat to penetrate the layers of the skin, killing the Bactria and heal the lesion faster. So how do these devices really pan out?

Both Zeno and ThermaClear cost about $150 and in the market of home acne treatments that does lean towards the higher end treatments. These laser acne treatments have not been compared against other acne treatments so there is no proven fact that they work better. Although the FDA approved the devices, stating that they clear 90 percent of blemishes in 24 to 48 hour, it is not effective blackheads, whiteheads or cystic acne. So what does it work on then?

These devices are only meant for people that have clear skin that get the occasional single red blemish. These manufacturers, such as Houston-based Tyrell Inc. and Therative in Livermore, Calif , realizing they wasted money making devices that really don’t help acne sufferers, put it out on the market anyway knowing that if they put what it really does in the fine print it is the consumers fault for buying it. These acne treatments give false hope to acne sufferers.

It is better to keep the $150 and go to a dermatologist. Find out what triggers your breakouts and get the right acne treatment and regiment that will actually clear your acne. Clearing and controlling acne takes time and there is no “miracle cure.” Maybe someday there will be a good home laser treatment and these devices may be the stepping stone to that but until then I wouldn’t recommend these devices.

People suffering with Cystic acne know all to well the frustrations and pains of trying to have there condition treated. In many cases, Cystic acne can be resistant to the acne medication and even cause side effects that are worse than the acne itself.

Before starting any type of treatment for you acne there are a few things you should be aware of to make the process less frustrating for yourself so you can have the clear skin you’ve always thought was just a dream.

Fist thing is to be aware that like other acne, Cystic acne has no cure. We know a basic cause is your glands producing too much oil in your skin, but also we know each person has there own unique “triggers” for bringing on breakouts, thus making it imposable to cure.

Although Cystic acne is resistant to many acne medications, there are treatments available that can help. Currently Accutane or Isotretinoin is the most common and effective treatment but the side effects can be severe. Don’t fear the side effect though; all you need is a little help in understanding the things you can do to help prevent them.

Since Accutane can cause you skin to become severely dry, your lips tend to suffer since the skin in that area is more sensitive. You should always carry a good lip bam with a healing medication for chapped lips to ensure you don’t suffer needlessly. Also your eyes, being the most sensitive area of skin on your face, will become dry and irritated as well. Ask for a moisturizing cream to help the dry skin of your face can also help. It’s a good idea that if you wear contacts to use glasses while going through this process to help ease the irritation. Another side effect is aching muscles. You should defiantly try some moderate exercises and stretching. Also getting a bit of extra sleep when you can help will help with the aching.

Remember if you have any concerns before or during you treatments bring it up with your dermatologist. Majority of patients find that once the side effect clear the majority of there acne has cleared and tend not to have any severe breakout in the future.