Ask the questions you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
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August 17, 2010 Q: I am diabetic and have breakouts. Is the ZENO HOT SPOT safe to use?
A: Yes, the Zeno Hot Spot is safe to use on simple acne, even if you’re diabetic. However, it is not meant to treat any other aspect of diabetes.
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August 10, 2010 Q: What’s the difference between the “mild to moderate acne” treated by the ZENO HOT SPOT and whiteheads/ blackheads? If I can’t use the HOT SPOT on them, what’s the best thing to use?
A: Blackheads and whiteheads are respectively known as open and closed comedones. In this case, you need to see your dermatologist so he/she can extract them by performing acne surgery, using a needle and a comedone extractor. They are a collection of dirt and oil on the skin and can not be treated with ZENO. Retin-A is effective at preventing them and peels are generally helpful as well.
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August 10, 2010 Q: What is the worst season for your skin? Is it worse in the summer because it’s hot or is it worse in the winter because it’s cold?
A: Typically acne is worse in the summer times, although exceptions do exist. Some may confuse acne with folliculitis, but in general, we are more prone to acne in the summer since we tend to do more things during that period which exposes us further to bacteria, such as sports.
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August 03, 2010 Q: I have tried a ton of different acne medications and nothing seems to work. Even my dermatologist is stumped. What else can I try?
A: You can try Levulan treatments, Accutane, Fruit acid peels, Salicylic Acid peels, Microdermabrasion, and/or Laser Toning. You can always use the Zeno Hot Spot for individual pimples.
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July 27, 2010 Q: What is granuloma annulare?
Granuloma annulare is a benign granulomatous inflammation underneath the skin which is unrelated to acne, and is often treated with topical cortisones or sometimes with cortisone injections.
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July 20, 2010 If acne is caused by hormonal changes but ZENO works by killing bacteria, how are these two connected? Do hormonal changes mean an increase in bacteria?”
Most forms of acne are caused by a complex interaction of bacteria, stress and cortisol levels which influence the growth of bacteria in the skin. Hormonal fluctuations also create a micro-environment on the skin for bacteria to grow.
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July 13, 2010 Q: What can I do about pimple scars? Are there at-home options I can try before I need professional help?
Acne scarring is a common sequel of severe acne. A few simple at home treatments consisting of Retin-A along with an over-the-counter topical product containing glycolic acid will help. You may also want to visit your dermatologist for regular microdermabrasion treatments or glycolic acid peels. If the acne scarring is severe, we suggest you try Laser toning or Fraxel treatments.
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July 13, 2010 Q: Blackheads are the bane of my existence! What can I do to prevent them, and how do I make them go away once they appear?
A black head is a collection of oil, grease and dirt trapped within a pore. The best way to prevent them is to use Retin-A, and to exfoliate once a week. Once they’ve developed, you should consider seeing a dermatologist who can remove them.
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July 06, 2010 Q: I understand we need to wear sunscreen outside but what if I want to get a little tan on my face?
All dermatologists will tell you to always wear a spf 30 on your face. Tanning is the quickest way to age the face and create fine lines, brown spots and broken blood vessels. It is also the quickest way of getting skin cancer. If you still want to tan after hearing all this, we recommend for you to see your dermatologist for a skin cancer screening. An spf of 30 will still allow you to get some color, although we do not recommend it for that purpose.
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June 29, 2010 Q: Are there certain specific medications that help with acne on the body? What can I do to prevent getting this kind of acne (on the back, scalp, legs, etc)?
For acne on the body, use a Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid wash. In addition, you may need a topical Sulfur or Erythromycin solution.
