Lack of funding and resources

The aim of our study is to determine the time to resolution of individual acne lesions using a popular handheld heat based device in comparison to no treatment and to standard topical therapy with benzoyl peroxide in order to determine its effectiveness in the spot treatment of acne vulgaris. Patient satisfaction and potential side effects will be examined as well.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Are 12- 64 years old
• Have an Investigator's Global Assessment of greater than or equal to 2
• Have 8-16 inflammatory acne facial lesions (papules and pustules)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have any severe facial acne at baseline, including large acne lesions and cysts (nodulocystic acne)
• Have used any topical anti-acne medications, systemic antibiotics, and/or systemic corticosteroids 4 weeks before the study start
• Have used oral acne medications, such as Accutane (systemic retinoid), 6 months before the study start
• Have had a facial procedure 2 weeks before the study start
• Are nursing or pregnant
• Are using any oral contraceptives that have a specific anti-androgenic action or if you have started using a new oral contraceptive 12 weeks before the study start
• Are using any medications known to exacerbate acne
• Have a known hypersensitivity or allergy to benzoyl peroxide or any of the vehicle constituents
• Have a beard or facial hair that could interfere with study evaluations