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Zit Zappers

What exactly is a zit zapper and how does it work? Well, a zit zapper is a hand-held electrical device that delivers quick bursts of heat to the lower layers of the skin, killing the bacteria that cause acne. Treatment only takes a few seconds per blemish and can be used on active acne, as well as the occasional pimple.

The technology used by a zit zapping device is rather similar to the laser technology used by dermatologists to treat acne. By 'zapping' the acne bacteria with a short pulse of heat, the blemish can heal 4 times faster than an untreated blemish. The heat quickly kills the bacteria within the zit, dries it out, and heals the zit speedily, without inflammation . . . continue reading zit zappers! >>

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