London, Feb 9 : A new iPhone application has been developed which its creator says can cure acne.

Skin doctor Dr Greg Pearson claims that the revolutionary app can improve people's skin by shining a special light on to the owner's face while they chat on the phone, reports The Sun.

The light kills off bacteria and promotes collagen growth, claims the medic.

Dr Pearson said: "This would have to go through a lot more clinical study before I could quantify its efficiency.

"I am fascinated by the concept that users would potentially be able to treat their acne while talking on the phone."