Acne Treatment: Past to Present

The first acne treatments developed by dermatologists, back in the 19th century, differ little from some over-the-counter medications you can buy today at almost any pharmacy. Sulfur, along with other irritants, was used to dry out the skin, causing the blemish to peel and loosen the clog in clogged pores. In the 1940s and 1950s, drying lotions included antibacterial ingredients […]