Albert M. Kligman dies at 93; dermatologist developed acne, wrinkle treatments and experimented on prisoners
Posted on February 24, 2010
The University of Pennsylvania researcher developed the acne drug Retin-A and the antiwrinkle treatment Renova. His testing of drugs on inmates at Holmesburg Prison was later criticized. Dr. Albert M. Kligman, a dermatologist who developed the acne drug Retin-A and the antiwrinkle cream Renova but who may be remembered primarily for a series of experiments on prisoners that led to major reforms in the U.S. medical testing establishment, died Feb. 9 at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. He was 93. (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)Tags: acne treatment, acne treatments, acne cure, get rid of acne, best acne treatment, acne free, acne skin care, acne solution, acne products, acne control
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