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The ClearWave® Phototherapy System for Acne is an over-the-counter device designed to treat mild or moderate inflammatory acne. There are clinically defined levels of acne. The definitions below are provided as a guide for you to determine if this device is right for you. Dermatologists are specialized in the treatment of acne and should be consulted for an assessment of acne. This device is not intended for severe acne.

Acne Type	Description of Condition	ClearWave Use

No Acne	Total absence of blemishes	Not necessary
	and acne
Mild Acne	Several inflamed pimples-	Yes*
	red in color. Fewer than 20
	whiteheads/blackheads or
	fewer than 15 inflammatory
	red pimples or fewer than 30
	total pimples not all inflamed

Moderate	Many inflamed pimples	Yes*
Acne	(red in color) and pustules
	(visible accumulation of pus
	in skin) 20-100 whiteheads/
	blackheads or 15-50
	inflammatory (red) lesions
	(pimples) or 30 to 125 total
	lesions (pimples) not all
	inflamed (red in appearance)
Severe	Inflamed pimples	No. Consult a
Nodular	and pustules (visible	dermatologist for
Acne	accumulation of pus in skin)	recommended
	with a few deep nodular	treatment.
	lesions (solid mass can
	be felt under skin-can
	sometimes be raised)
Severe	Many nodular cystic lesions	No. Consult a
Cystic Acne	(with signs of scarring)	dermatologist for
		recommended
		treatment.

*Not for treatment of non-inflammatory blackheads or whiteheads.

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Acne Type

Description of Condition

ClearWave Use