TAMPA, Fla., Jan 10, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The Florida Venture Forum ( http://www.floridaventureforum.org ) has selected 19 Florida companies to present at the 21st annual Florida Venture Capital Conference, to be held at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, FL. on January 31 -- February 1, 2012. Registration to attend is still open on the website at www.floridaventureforum.org .

The 19 presenting companies, some of Florida's best early-stage prospects for equity financing, will make 12-minute presentations to an audience of venture capitalists, private equity investors, angel investors, investment bankers, financial intermediaries, service providers and entrepreneurs.

following are the companies selected to present:

Central and East Central Florida

F4W ( http://www.f4winc.com ), Lake Mary: is a developer of enhanced VoIP and Encrypted IP Communications software systems and is a provider of resilient and secure IP communication services. F4W software, systems and services that are simple, flexible, interoperable and affordable. F4W provides critical communication systems and services to Federal Agencies (NASA, FEMA, VA), Fortune 500 companies (BP, GEICO, Shell Oil,), Healthcare (Medical Centers in over 20 states), State and Local agencies (Texas, Illinois, Alabama, Los Angeles, Philadelphia).

JDCPhosphate ( http://www.phosphatesustainability.com ), Fort Meade: is an intellectual property company licensing its transformational, patented process for manufacturing phosphoric acid. This $30 billion industry has seen little technological change the past 50 years yet faces increasing challenges of scarcity, rising prices, and environmental hazards that parallel those in energy. JDCP's process uses heat to liberate phosphorus in gas form from phosphate rock rather than mixing it with sulfuric acid. it has been proven in lab, batch and pilot testing and now JDCP will build a demonstration plant to validate the technology at commercial scale. JDCP's management team has extensive, successful industry and start-up experience.

Nanotherapeutics, Inc. ( http://www.nanotherapeutics.com ), Alachua: is an eleven year old specialty pharmaceutical company focused on repurposing known compounds, either through indication expansion or reformulation, for infectious diseases, neurology, vaccines and oncology while utilizing proprietary drug delivery and manufacturing technologies in a highly efficient capital model with organic growth through product sales, government contracts and partnering acquired compounds. The company has secured over $100 million in government contracts since its inception and is actively looking for Series A investment partners and corporate partners for its late stage products.

Plansource (http: www.plansource.com ) Orlando: helps employees discover and review benefit options with ease, as well as offer tools to help make complex benefit concepts and terminology simple. For Brokers, with the information and tools PLANSOURCE provides, navigating the evolving landscape of healthcare becomes second nature.

Quantum Technology Sciences, Inc. (QTSI) ( http://www.qtsi.com ), Cocoa Beach: Develops and markets next-generation sensor systems for use by commercial, industrial, military, and government organizations to safeguard highly valued assets and critical infrastructure. QTSI offers unique, extremely sensitive buried seismic-acoustic sensor systems capable of detecting, classifying, and locating intruders and security threats that cannot be seen or heard. Coupled with proprietary state-of-the-art automated analysis, QTSI systems decode the earth's vibrations to identify threats in real time. QTSI's groundbreaking security and surveillance systems leverage the expertise, intellectual property, and foundational systems cultivated from a decade of experience in developing advanced military grade seismic-acoustic global and tactical surveillance and reporting systems.

Rivian, ( http://www.rivian.com , Rockledge: is an automotive design, development and manufacturing company located in Brevard County, FL. Rivian is redefining what it means to be a green vehicle by providing a portfolio of vehicles with exhilarating performance, ultra-high efficiency, class leading safety and affordable pricing. The company has developed a highly flexible vehicle platform and manufacturing system that enables a reinvention of the way vehicles are designed, developed and produced. Rivian's platform technology substantially reduces the significant capital that is typically required for vehicle production and enables a level of versatility not available in the industry today. The company's platform flexibility allows for a variety of powertrain options including gasoline, diesel and plug-in hybrid.

Vmax Vision, Inc. ( http://www.vmaxvision.com ), Maitland: is an eye care technology company with product offerings for an integrated vision correction system. Vmax Vision, (the Company) has developed and currently in market, a transformative technology. it provides a quality of vision beyond that attainable with traditional eye examinations and currently available eyeglass lenses. The company has accomplished this in the two most critical areas: offering the most accurate eye examination and high precision eyeglass lenses.

Northern Florida and Panhandle

Bing Energy International, ( http://www.bingenergyinc.com ), Tallahassee: has started from the current state of the art in fuel cell technology and developed innovative new ways of manufacturing a superior "heart" for the fuel cell (the Membrane Electrode Assembly or MEA) in terms of performance, cost and reliability. The Company has developed the technology and is creating a 1kW fuel cell stack as a proof of concept. Based upon the outstanding performance and cost advantages they are achieving, BEI is now ready to scale up operations.

Consult a Doctor ( http://www.consultadoctor.com ), Miami Beach: The U.S. healthcare system is nearing a tipping point. Costs have gone out of control and now Healthcare Reform has passed and 48+ million new consumers are going to be covered by insurance. Studies show that universal coverage will not translate to having timely access to quality care. ER's will become more overused and crowded as access becomes rationed due to major shortages in primary care physicians. Waiting for an office appointment may take weeks or months. Access will be scarce and costs will continue to rise. Technology services like Consult A Doctor (CADR) offering Consumer-Driven Telemedicine, provide an innovative and powerful alternative and business model and position to take advantage of the crisis and flux in the healthcare marketplace by providing solutions that greatly reduce healthcare costs and increase access to physicians.

CoupTessa LLC ( http://www.couptessa.com ), Miami: is an internet firm providing daily discounted services to high end women, spas, salons, restaurants, fitness, local events and special experiences. The firm is focused exclusively on building a community of women who purchase the services being promoted by CoupTessa, at discounts of 50-90% off retail prices. This provides valuable new CoupTessa clients to local merchants in the 5 cities where they are located. In essence, the business model looks and behaves as if it were the equivalent of "Groupon for Women", only with a much more curated approach to marketing and advertising and customer service.

JumpStart Wireless Corporation ( http://www.jumpstartwireless.com ), Delray Beach: provides custom business mobile apps without custom programming. Leveraging patented artificial intelligence technology, we deliver mission-critical mobile apps, for 1/10th the effort of conventional mobile app development, without programming, running on any mobile device. Customers pay $35 per user per month, with our costs at $1. We currently have 1000+ users and execute 600,000 mobile transactions per month, with production apps in use by Fortune 500 companies. The company provides custom business mobile apps without custom programming. Leveraging patented artificial intelligence technology, we deliver mission-critical mobile apps, for 1/10th the effort of conventional mobile app development, without programming, running on any mobile device.

Open English Services LLC ( http://www.openenglish.com ), Coconut Grove: is an online school created to reinvent the English language learning experience. The company serves a large and rapidly growing global market, initially targeting Spanish speakers in the Americas. Through live instruction with native English speaking teachers and multi-media learning content, all provided over the internet, Open English empowers students on their customized path to English fluency.

PRESENT e-Learning Systems ( http://www.presentelearning.com ), Boca Raton: is a medical education and communications company (MECC) that currently runs 3 public online education community websites for medical professionals and publishes educational programming and other original content to over 120,000 members. Founded in 2004, it was the first company to combine online multimedia medical education with social networking to create online education communities for healthcare professionals. In combining professional education with community, PRESENT has recreated the experience, online, that physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals are all familiar with experiencing live...that of attending a clinical medical conference.

Health Integrated ( http://www.healthintegrated.com , Tampa: Delivers innovative health management solutions using a whole-patient approach. their healthcare programs help members live healthier, more productive lives while enabling employers and health plans to reduce costs by deploying resources more effectively. Health Integrated confronts health, productivity and cost challenges by integrating behavioral health and behavior change into medical and disease management activities.

Laser Spine Institute ( http://www.laserspineinstitute.com ), Tampa: For those suffering from chronic back and neck pain, daily life can be a painful struggle. even the most enjoyable activities can be difficult to partake in when every movement brings up unbearable pain and discomfort. It's extremely common for patients to feel helpless, hopeless, depressed, and out of options when short-term remedies fail to provide relief, and pain medications cause unpleasant side effects. but Laser Spine Institute has great news -- our advanced endoscopic procedures can help you rediscover your life without back and neck pain. Unlike open neck or back surgery, our minimally invasive procedures require an incision less than an inch in length. This means our procedures involve a much shorter recovery time than traditional back surgery, and in fact, many of our patients are back on their feet within an hour after their procedure. Laser Spine Institute performs more minimally invasive spine procedures every month than any other spine facility in the world.

mad Mobile ( http://www.madmobile.com ), Tampa: The unique MAD-X platform enables companies to transform their current desktop websites to mobile-friendly websites with little or no support from their IT resources. Founded in 2010, mad Mobile has quickly established itself as a mobile commerce leader by claiming key wins with major brands and retailers. Current clients include Pier 1 imports, Lenovo, Suzuki, TJ Maxx, Citi, Toshiba, Hunter Douglas, Kansas City Steaks, Claire's, Western Digital, Cafe Press, Mattel and Panera Bread. mad Mobile is led by mobile industry veterans and funded by angel investors.

Mustang Vacuum Systems, Inc. ( http://www.MustangVac.com ), Sarasota: Products include: PECVD metallizers, fast-cycle small batch sputtering equipment, and a full line of "Plug and Play" optical coating systems. The popular Colt 48(R) small batch fast-cycle dual-door sputtering machine incorporates both sputtering and an environmentally friendly topcoating process in a single chamber. it is designed to work in conjunction with an injection molding press with maximum efficiency, and supports the leanest manufacturing requirements. it has been enthusiastically received as a reliable and economical high-quality coating solution by companies in varying industries, from automotive lighting to decorative to solar cell production.

Postcard Services ( http://www.postcardservices.com , Tampa: is an award-winning technology & marketing company servicing both retail and wholesale distribution channels, whose product output happens to be web-to-print digitally printed direct mail. They develop and deploy automated patent pending technologies to monetize direct mail data for its customers. At both retail and wholesale levels, PCS empowers small to mid-size businesses to integrate their customer data, CRM, e-commerce and financial applications with on-demand direct mail marketing campaigns with reporting.

Quasar Bio-Tech Inc. ( http://www.babyquasar.com ), Sarasota: Manufacturers high end cosmetic devices for anti-aging skin care and acne. The company sells on-line through leading stores and premium retailers such as Neiman Marcus. In 1Q 2012, the company will launch a new line of cosmetic devices with mass market pricing as it enters the global markets.

About the Florida Venture Forum

The Florida Venture Forum, Inc. is Florida's oldest, largest and most prestigious statewide support group for venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneurial networking group, the Florida Venture Forum educates entrepreneurs and assists them in identifying sources of venture capital. Created in 1984 by a group of high-level business leaders and academicians, the Florida Venture Forum helps ensure the success of Florida-based entrepreneurial ventures by offering expert counsel and educational advice. Throughout the year, the Florida Venture Forum provides programs on a statewide basis.

each year, the Florida Venture Forum presents the Florida Venture Capital Conference, now in its 21st year. Florida's only statewide later stage Venture Capital Conference, the event has attracted more than $2 .6 billion dollars in venture capital funding for Florida-based companies since its inception.

For additional information and to register for the Conference, please call 813-335-8116 or visit the Web site at http://www.floridaventureforum.org .

SOURCE: The Florida Venture Forum

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That’s right, Kraft has installed a facial-recognition sensor on its new Jell-O Temptations vending machine. It’s a kid-friendly product, but this one’s only for grownups. The machine’s camera scans your face when you walk up to it, measures the distance between your eyes, nose and ears, fits you into an age bracket (hopefully correctly) and dispenses the Jell-O if you’re old enough. too young? You’ll be scared off with an alarm – a humorous one, that is – and a snarky message, “sorry, kid. You’re too young to experience indulgence like this. please step away so the adults can get their free treat.”

(READ: Coming to a Club Near you: Disposable Shoes in a Vending Machine)

But there’s no malice behind this one – at least not on the surface. The vending machine, developed by Kraft and Intel, is an effort to rope adults into the kid-centric pudding world. Jell-O Temptations is being marketed as “the first Jell-O that’s just for adults,” after all.

The machine, known as iSample, is part of Kraft’s effort to create an entire shopping experience from a vending machine. Their overarching goal is to dispense an entire meal based on a person’s gender and demographic as judged by a vending machine. For testing purposes – and, presumably, maximum embarrassment for mischievous children – the machines are installed in high-traffic, family-friendly areas: Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium and New York’s South Street Seaport.

So what’s next for these intelligent vending machines? they plan to expand the camera’s sensing abilities. Jose Avalos, Intel’s retail director told USA Today, “we want to see if a person is smiling after they receive their sample.”

READ: In Japan, Vending Machines to Charge Electric Cars

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For those who have been seeking for approaches of the way to get rid of pimples and do away with acne scars by the use from the best acne scar treatment, you have to 1st make certain that you simply clean up your acne with acne blemish removal.

Regrettably, acquiring rid of acne and acne scarring can be a long-term job and will normally not be completed overnight, even with severe acne remedy. You can find several distinct alternatives and strategies from which to pick. it will be ideal should you pick a natural acne cream for the objective of treating the existing breakout before you going by means of with any severe acne remedy. In reality, you could discover that the most effective acne scar remedy may be the very same type of cream that you simply have been utilizing so that you can do away with the pimple from the commence.

Yet another type of acne blemish removal requires surgery. the surgery can take the kind of a chemical peel, dermabrasion or possibly laser surgery. the difficulty with these sorts of procedures is the fact that they may be normally rather pricey and they may be very invasive on your body. Though they’ve been verified to create excellent outcomes inside the people who make use of them, several people steer clear of them just consequently from the expense which is involved.

A treatment that has been increasing popular in dealing with acne blemish removal is the use of a natural removal cream. the creams encourage the creation of collagen in the layer of the skin known as the dermal.

Francis Briggs is a blogger that blogs on matters that relate to acne blemish removal, also on severe acne treatment .

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If you suffer from rosacea, select cosmetics that reduce both the irritation and the appearance of the redness. Yellow-toned mineral makeup will irritate the skin less than most other types of cosmetics. Also, avoid using red lipsticks that draw attention to redness in other areas of the face. Foundations with a mild green tint will also help combat redness.

You should use a mild soap with natural ingredients instead of harsh chemicals twice a day to clean your face. The soap will gently remove oil, dirt, dead skin cells and other impurities and will achieve the best results in getting rid of your acne. Avoid those products that promise miracle cures for your acne, they likely will not work.

If you have tried every over-the-counter treatment for your acne to no avail, seeking professional help may be in order. A doctor or dermatologist can not only help you to discover what might be causing your problem but they can prescribe stronger antibiotics and other remedies that will give you the results you need. Having acne is not unusual nor does it mean there is anything wrong with you; ask for help if you need it.

Ask your primary care physician for a prescription for antibiotics such as Tetracycline. If over-the-counter treatments are not helping your acne, you may need a stronger medication. Antibiotics can kill acne bacterium, the bacteria that cause acne. be aware that oral antibiotics can make your skin extremely sensitive to sunlight.

Zinc will help to heal your acne. Zinc, which is found in beef, pork, nuts, beans and fortified cereals, is essential for healthy skin. It is a powerful way to keep acne at bay, by maintaining proper sebum and hormone levels, and helping to reduce prior scarring. As well as getting zinc through food, you can try oral or topical treatments for acne.

Working on your acne can make you feel like a whole new person. Use these tips to make sure that your face and body stay clear, so that you can move on and stop worrying about what you look like. Clearing your skin of acne will give you a new lease on life.

The author of this article was a ocular rosacea sufferer for many years until she found the perfect cure and now no longer suffers from that horrid redness. To found out what the cure is visit her site.rosacea

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To prevent acne, avoid touching your face with your hands during the day. Hands are rarely sterile so every time you touch your face with them you are transferring dirt and bacteria onto your skin. this dirt can then block pores and the bacteria can infect the clogged pores causing acne outbreaks.

If you suffer from acne breakouts, it is important for you to eat foods that are rich in zinc. this nutrient is a natural antibacterial agent that if taken enough, can help keep oil on the skin at a normal rate. it is a proven fact that a diet low in zinc can actually cause acne.

Getting the adequate amount of rest is an essential part of fighting acne. sell my car the body needs at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep, and that sleep time is when the body undergoes maintenance and repair, including repairs made to the body’s immune system. the immune system helps fight off acne-causing bacteria, so keeping it well maintained is important.

An important tip to consider regarding acne is to clean your bed sheets often. this is important because when you sleep, your sheets and pillow case gather the dirt and oil from your body, and then you subject yourself to the same dirt and oil the next day. At the very least, wash them once a week.

If you wish to use a natural toner for dealing with acne, you can use vinegar. Vinegar, which is acidic in nature, will clean and tighten pores just like any adwords over the counter toner, and help maintain the pH balance of the skin. Apply after cleansing the face.

Wash your face as soon as possible after working out. the sooner you cleanse skin after exercise, the better. Dried sweat and dirt that accumulate on the skin after a workout can clog pores and exacerbate acne. Blot sweat from your face with a towel during exercise and use a gentle cleanser as soon as you are done.

Be sure to wash your face at least 2 times a day. this will ensure you don’t have any bacteria on your face. be sure you aren’t too rough when washing. If you notice your skin is getting irritated from washing too much, cut back how often you are doing it.

To eliminate acne, one of the best things that you can do is exercise at least three times per week. Exercising helps to eliminate toxins from the inside out, which can build up under your skin and cause irritation and acne lesions. Additionally, exercising facilitates sweat, unclogging your pores and seo services creating a pristine look.

As previously mentioned, acne is an embarrassing problem most people aren’t exactly sure how to handle. After reading this article and putting these tips to use, you will find your acne problem will be much easier to deal with. you will finally be on your way to clear skin forever.

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Painful rashes and other skin-related side effects of newer targeted cancer drugs may jack up treatment costs, suggests a new study.

The average cost of treating each cancer patient who came into a dermatology clinic with skin, hair and nail complaints was almost $2,000, researchers reported this week. That included expenses related to doctors' appointments, dermatology medications and lab tests.

Some patients with skin problems may have to delay or alter their treatment regimen if side effects are too severe, researchers said.

"Dermatologic side effects including skin irritation and dry skin are the two topmost concerns that patients have that they did not expect during therapy," said Dr. Mario Lacouture from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Center Center in new York, who worked on the study.

"They were prepared to get hair loss, they were prepared to get some nausea and diarrhea, but they weren't expecting to get all these skin issues," he told Reuters Health.

Lacouture and his colleagues from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago tracked costs related to skin reactions in 132 patients being treated with targeted cancer-fighting drugs at their dermatology clinic between 2005 and 2008.

The majority of those patients had colon or lung cancer and the most common drug treatments included cetuximab (marketed as Erbitux) and erlotinib (Tarceva).

Patients came in with a range of dermatology-related complaints -- including painful acne, lesions and blisters on the hands and feet and nail infections. those conditions cost anywhere from $21 to almost $11,000 to treat, depending on the patient.

The average total cost of medications, clinic visits, treatment procedures and lab tests such as blood work and wound culturing for each patient was $1,920. Dermatology drugs accounted for the greatest chunk of that, costing an average of about $840 per patient, according to findings published in the Archives of Dermatology.

Lacouture said that more than half of patients may have skin, hair and nail reactions to newer drugs that treat some of the most fatal types of cancer. That's because along with their cancer-fighting action, the drugs also attack proteins on the skin.

If skin reactions are severe, especially with certain cancer drugs including sorafenib (Nexavar) for kidney cancer, doctors may have to adjust dosages or take patients off those drugs for a period of time.

"In the majority of cases, we manage the toxicity and go ahead with the treatment, but in a small percentage of patients it does interfere," said Dr. Barbara Burtness, who has studied skin side effects of cancer treatment at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia but wasn't involved in the new study.

Lacouture said that while most of the extra costs would be covered by patients' insurance, skin problems also mean more time and transportation for appointments and co-payments.

"It adds to the out-of-pocket costs for the patient, but also it adds to the already ballooning (societal) cost of cancer," he said.

Burtness said that in the future, those costs should be taken into consideration when evaluating new cancer drugs. But she also suspected that as cancer doctors get more comfortable with the medications, they'll get used to managing any skin side effects themselves, which will cut back on patients' need to visit specialty clinics.

Researchers disagreed as to whether cancer patients should be taking anti-inflammatory medications and antibiotics to prevent any skin side effects.

Lacouture said the most important thing is for patients to be aware of how common these problems are, and to know that the sooner they are diagnosed and treated for side effects, the less likely they are to interfere with cancer treatment and patients' quality of life.

SOURCE: bit.ly/uLPhk3 Archives of Dermatology, online December 19, 2011.

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Scarring acne is visible marks, pock marks, indentations and or lumps on the surface of the skin. This is a result of scar tissue that has formed in the areas from the acne. There is a way to prevent the scarring and this is to properly treat the acne as soon as they form.

The number one way to prevent any scarring from acne is to leave it alone. do not pick it. Scarring is most often the result from people picking/squeezing their zits.

You should consult with a dermatologist of your acne is severe. Some moderate to severe acne include; nodules, cysts and rosacea.

scarring from acne can be assisted with Botox according to a recent study from the Mayo clinic.

It has been found that the Botox applied directly after the closing of the wound will significantly improve the scarring.

Of course, the first and foremost treatment for scarring acne is at the beginning. Avoidance in any way is your best defense. Acne can be caused by a number of external and internal factors. Acne is a result of the buildup of toxins in the body. when these toxins become clogged within your pores the result is a pimple.

There are available prescriptions for moderate to severe acne. Topical creams have been used effectively to treat acne. Most physicians say that scarring represents only a small percentage of the damage that occurs.

People have found that lasers have helped in the improvement of scarring acne.

The treatments are not recommended for everyone. There are different types of laser that can be used on the scarring acne. It is important to do your research prior to commencing any procedure.

Unfortunately scarring is permanent but can be treated.

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Acne Rosacea appears as a red rash that is confined to the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin mostly seen in adults. It is also sometimes called "adult acne".

Blood vessels may also become more visible on the skin. Acne Rosacea is different from regular acne as there are usually no blackheads or whiteheads in rosacea. Rosacea signs and symptoms may flare up for a period of weeks to months and then lessen for a while before flaring up again.

Many over-the-counter skincare products contain ingredients such as acids, alcohol and other irritants that may also worsen rosacea.

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About one in two people with rosacea experience ocular rosacea - a burning sensation in the eyes.

In severe and rare cases, the oil glands in nose and cheeks become enlarged, resulting in a build up of tissue around nose, a condition called rhinophyma.

The exact cause of rosacea is still unknown and the basic process seems to involve dilation of the small blood vessels of the face.

Suspected causes of rosacea include but are not limited to genetic factors, genetics plus sun exposure, a mite sometimes found in hair follicles, the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (that is associated with stomach ulcers), gastrointestinal disease, and medications that cause blood vessels to widen.

This is considered as a Pitta imbalanced skin condition according to ayurveda.

A number of factors can aggravate rosacea or make it worse by increasing blood flow to the surface of your skin.

Some of these include: consumption of hot foods or beverages, spicy foods, alcohol, temperature extremes, sunlight, stress, anger, strenuous exercise, hot baths, saunas, certain blood pressure medications.

The emphasis should be on therapies that have a calming influence (Pitta balance) on the skin.

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There are various acne laser options to choose from:

· Blue light therapy: the skin is exposed to low intensity blue light (420nm-450nm) which is believed to kill P. acnes, the main bacteria that causes acne. according to mayoclinic.com, “possible side effects of blue light therapy include temporary redness and dryness in the treated areas”.

· Pulsed light and heat energy therapy (LHE) is thought to help clear acne by both killing P. acnes and shrinking sebaceous glands to reduce oil production. side effects may include temporary redness in the treated areas.

· Diode laser therapy targets the middle layer of the dermis, destroying sebaceous glands without damaging the top layer (the epidermis) of the skin. Pain medication is usually needed prior to treatment and redness and swelling may occur.

· Photodynamic therapy uses a topical photosensitizer such as ALA (5-aminolevulinic acid) prior to laser treatment with either blue, red, pulsed light or another type of light therapy. Mayo clinic reports that side effects can include redness, swelling, crusting and acne flare-ups.

· Photopneumatic therapy uses a vacuum to remove oil and dead cells from the sebaceous glands. the skin is then treated using blue or red light laser therapy to target P. acnes and kill the acne causing bacteria and reduce redness. One of the benefits to this therapy is that it is supposed to be fairly painless so does not require anesthetic medication.

Whether laser therapy truly helps clear acne breakouts is not clear. according to acne.org, most of the studies have been on small numbers of patients and lack the control factor of applying treatment to only one side of the face and comparing the results to the other. most studies do not have long term follow up.

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Nuface Microcurrent Toner & Lifter $249

This is the most inexpensive facelift you can get. It uses micro currents to stimulate the muscles and create new muscle memory. It was first used on stroke victims and people with paralysis.. But just as you do with regular body exercise, you have to do this regularly or your muscles will lose their strength. I would suggest getting it done professionally first at a place such as Spa Radiance in San Francisco and then get yourself a home kit for $249. I guarantee you will see your skin lift and muscles in your face tone, no matter what your age.

Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing system $119

This device uses the same technology developed by the maker of the Sonicare toothbrush. It’s that same massaging action that cleans your teeth, to clean deep into your pores. It cleans so deep that your skincare products will absorb better. It removes six-times more make-up than simply using your hands to scrub your skin. you will notice fine lines are reduced and pores appear smaller. I notice that my skin glows even when I don’t wear make-up!

Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion system $185

This device uses the same technology as above to actually drive your skincare products deeper, specifically around the sensitive eye area. It does 7,500 micro massages per minute which helps to reduce puffiness and fine lines. It gets rid of the bags underneath your eyes better than Preparation H. Yes, you read that right. Anyone who’s ever been on camera or on stage knows the Preparation H anti-puffiness eye strategy! Surprisingly, this device works faster!

Tanda Zap $49

Acne can be a big problem no matter what your age. But who wants to load up on pills and bottles filled with anti-acne products, which are so slow to see results. This device uses LED light technology — the same as what NASA uses to heal wounds and stimulate collagen in outer space. the blue light in this device kills acne-causing bacteria.  You just hold it up to the pimple for two minutes, two times per day and the pimple is drastically minimized in a day-or-so.

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