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Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:41 am  |
By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Posted on Wed, Mar 17, 2010, 4:03 pm PDT
Wouldn't it be great if you could erase acne and wrinkles while chatting on the phone? Well, two new iPhone apps promise to do just that!
AcneApp and Atomic Red both harness the iPhone's light emitting diode (LED) screen to emit wavelengths that can benefit skin. The principle is the same as that behind the red and blue light therapy offered in your dermatologist's office--albeit on a much less powerful scale--which has been shown to kill acne-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation, and treat wrinkles by boosting collagen production.
AcneApp uses alternating pulses of blue and red light and is purported to have anti-aging in addition to pimple-fighting properties, while Atomic Red promises to ease muscle and joint pain as well as firm sagging skin (a third app, Atomic Blue, is intended to treat seasonal affective disorder).
While I think this is a genius idea, I doubt the iPhone is powerful enough to have much efficacy. But for $1.99 per app, it sure is worth a try!
These could be fun and perhaps slightly effective self-treatments for periods between in-office light treatments from a board certified dermatologist. Such treatments cost around $75 per visit, are painless, and require no downtime; in my experience, they are more effective as an acne treatment than for anti-aging (there are other lasers, such as the Pearl and Fraxel, that work far better on wrinkles and sagging skin). The number of treatments required will vary depending on severity of your acne.
Wishing you great skin!
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/15833/can-iphone-apps-treat-skin/ |
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Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:41 am |
| I don't own a iphone but I thought if you do, you might want to check this out. |
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Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:27 pm |
Sounds interesting but I doubt it would be effective~~  |
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Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:31 pm |
| Huh... would this work for an iPod? |
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Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:37 pm |
One of the 2 has been out a little while and PhotoQueen downloaded it conclusion was it's a waste of money. It's not a fortune but as an iPhone owner I just wouldn't waste the money on it.  JMHO |
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Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:29 pm |
| athena123 wrote: |
| Huh... would this work for an iPod? |
I think it's only available on the iphone. |
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Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:30 pm |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
| One of the 2 has been out a little while and PhotoQueen downloaded it conclusion was it's a waste of money. It's not a fortune but as an iPhone owner I just wouldn't waste the money on it. JMHO |
Yeah what will they come up with next? LOL |
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Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:52 pm |
| SkinCareJunkie wrote: |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
| One of the 2 has been out a little while and PhotoQueen downloaded it conclusion was it's a waste of money. It's not a fortune but as an iPhone owner I just wouldn't waste the money on it. JMHO |
Yeah what will they come up with next? LOL |
I don't know but I have a free flashlight app that can be set on red, blue ect. and I haven't been tempted to try it for skin care. It's handy if a storm hits and the power goes out, I can find the candles and lighter. LOL |
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Sat Mar 27, 2010 2:24 pm |
 It sounds interesting but I just don't believe it. Any girl in physics can explain it? |
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Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:50 pm |
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| It sounds interesting but I just don't believe it. Any girl in physics can explain it? |
Not in physics but I just don't see it putting out the strength of a professional LED device. |
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Sat Mar 27, 2010 6:58 pm |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
| SkinCareJunkie wrote: |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
| One of the 2 has been out a little while and PhotoQueen downloaded it conclusion was it's a waste of money. It's not a fortune but as an iPhone owner I just wouldn't waste the money on it. JMHO |
Yeah what will they come up with next? LOL |
I don't know but I have a free flashlight app that can be set on red, blue ect. and I haven't been tempted to try it for skin care. It's handy if a storm hits and the power goes out, I can find the candles and lighter. LOL |
Hey that's a good idea! I've used my cell phone as a light before.  |
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Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:24 am |
| LOL thats one Dr Schultz commented on in his LED's show at one point saying it was completely useless (which always makes me wonder as he's rubbished everything from facial exercise before) so its probably to be taken with a pinch of salt! |
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Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:32 am |
| How about the one called "SkinApp"? It is also an iPhone app. It provides more colour light sources for different skin treatment. |
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Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:08 am |
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| How about the one called "SkinApp"? It is also an iPhone app. It provides more colour light sources for different skin treatment. |
Like I said I have a free flashlight app that also has a whole rainbow of colors and just the inconvenience to try and treat your face is silly. I don't think it's going to put out the needed power! |
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Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:07 am |
| It takes time to feel the light's effect. The skin tips in SkinApp are helpful. |
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Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:40 pm |
I downloaded it. Turned it on. Chose one of the six light sources. I am treating my skin now. Very interesting and easy to use.  |
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Sat Apr 10, 2010 9:30 am |
| Just checked App Store. It is free for three days. |
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Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:41 am |
| I just got it too. What the heck it is free and I am addicted to my IPhone |
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Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:23 am |
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| I just got it too. What the heck it is free and I am addicted to my IPhone |
I am honestly looking forward to every one's reviews after using this for a while.
I can relate I have been addicted to my iPhone since I bought the crazy thing! |
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Sat Apr 10, 2010 2:25 pm |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
| One of the 2 has been out a little while and PhotoQueen downloaded it conclusion was it's a waste of money. It's not a fortune but as an iPhone owner I just wouldn't waste the money on it. JMHO |
Still think it is a waste of money - there is no power - it is just a toy - but kept me occupied for 10 minutes.
Good luck everyone.
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Sat Apr 10, 2010 2:51 pm |
| You are probably right that it won't work but since it was free I thought I would give it a try. Something to do when sitting in an airport. |
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Sat Apr 10, 2010 3:58 pm |
| PQ was the first to give it a try and yeah we had a bit of a laugh on another thread about how useful it was/not. But if it makes anyone happy and it's free WTH! |
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Sat Apr 10, 2010 4:50 pm |
| SkinCareJunkie wrote: |
By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Posted on Wed, Mar 17, 2010, 4:03 pm PDT
Wouldn't it be great if you could erase acne and wrinkles while chatting on the phone? Well, two new iPhone apps promise to do just that!
AcneApp and Atomic Red both harness the iPhone's light emitting diode (LED) screen to emit wavelengths that can benefit skin. The principle is the same as that behind the red and blue light therapy offered in your dermatologist's office--albeit on a much less powerful scale--which has been shown to kill acne-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation, and treat wrinkles by boosting collagen production.
AcneApp uses alternating pulses of blue and red light and is purported to have anti-aging in addition to pimple-fighting properties, while Atomic Red promises to ease muscle and joint pain as well as firm sagging skin (a third app, Atomic Blue, is intended to treat seasonal affective disorder).
While I think this is a genius idea, I doubt the iPhone is powerful enough to have much efficacy. But for $1.99 per app, it sure is worth a try!
These could be fun and perhaps slightly effective self-treatments for periods between in-office light treatments from a board certified dermatologist. Such treatments cost around $75 per visit, are painless, and require no downtime; in my experience, they are more effective as an acne treatment than for anti-aging (there are other lasers, such as the Pearl and Fraxel, that work far better on wrinkles and sagging skin). The number of treatments required will vary depending on severity of your acne.
Wishing you great skin!
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/15833/can-iphone-apps-treat-skin/ |
Alright then....I have an iPhone and I am going to check out both apps now....I haven't read the remaining posts, although I should do that....but I saw this and was like "oh my, is this for real!" |
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Sat Apr 10, 2010 4:58 pm |
I can only find the "Atomic Red Pain Reliever" on my apps.
I did find the other, which is $1.99.....
BTW, I have that same flashlight as you (Red, blue, yellow) but if I need a flashlight, I normally just turn the phone on and that workd, so I don't have to find the app, Lol |
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Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:05 pm |
| MentorAmy05 wrote: |
I can only find the "Atomic Red Pain Reliever" on my apps.
I did find the other, which is $1.99.....
BTW, I have that same flashlight as you (Red, blue, yellow) but if I need a flashlight, I normally just turn the phone on and that workd, so I don't have to find the app, Lol |
Yeah the only big difference is you can set the flashlight to stay on until you turn it off, I let my back-light dim after a set time to save battery life. I really only use the flashlight app if I need to go find candles and lighter when one of our Florida storms knocks the power out. |
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