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LEON GOLDMAN, M.D.; ROBERT H. PRESTON, M.D.

AMA Arch Derm. 1957;76(6):780.

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The topical treatment of acne is still important. A preparation which was a favorite in European clinics for many years and which we have employed also for a long time is a paste containing red mercuric sulfide. Recent developments in the extraction and centrifugation of montmorillonite have given rise to new types of gels which can be used as vehicles for many dermatological preparations. These gels are translucent and superior to those made from many bentonites. For the past year, in 604 cases of acne, we have used such a gel preparation containing red mercuric sulfide, urea and sulfur. This preparation is cosmetically acceptable; it contains no colorants or greases of any type as many of the covering acne preparations do. It has a mild, not excessive drying quality. The preparation is used sparingly on pustules after washing. The excess may be brushed off after the . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
Cincinnati

From the Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Footnotes
Submitted for publication May 21, 1957.

Red mercuric sulfide gel obtained from Howard E. Parker, Paul B. Elder Company, Bryan, Ohio.

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