Albert M. Kligman dies at 93; dermatologist developed acne, wrinkle treatments and experimented on prisoners

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 03:21 in Psychology & Sociology

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...

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