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Palomar Medical Technologies Inc., Burlington, MA, received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the LuxV hand-piece to treat acne. The LuxV hand-piece emits pulses of intense light that alter the structure and function of sebaceous glands. The American Academy of Dermatology said acne affects 80% of the world’s population at some point in their lives, creating a $1.4 billion market for anti-acne treatments.