Cleopatra and Sour Milk—The Ancient Practice of Chemical Peeling

Rajanala, Susruthi; Vashi, Neelam A.

doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.3393

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“…Similarly to the Smith papyrus, it also reinforced the aesthetic concern of the Egyptians, through the description of waxes and oils for the reduction of wrinkles and stains, and rudimentary chemical peeling techniques. 4 , 5 , 8 , 14 …”

Section: Primitive Dermatology: Skin Diseases In Ancient Timesmentioning

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History of dermatology: the study of skin diseases over the centuries

Ferreira

Weber

Bonamigo

2021

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

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The study of skin, the science of dermatology, has undergone significant transformations throughout the centuries. From the first descriptions of skin diseases in Egyptian papyri and in Hippocratic writings to the first treatises on dermatology, important individuals and discoveries have marked the specialty. In the 18 th and 19 th centuries, the specialty consolidated itself as a field of medical study based on the first classifications of dermatoses, diagnostic methods, and drug treatments. In the 20 th century, the scientific and technological revolution transformed dermatological practice, incorporating new therapeutic resources, as well as surgical and aesthetic procedures. In the face of such a vigorous process, it is important to provide a historical synthesis for the medical community to recognize and understand the origins that supported one of the most relevant specialties in the current medical scenario.

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Section: Primitive Dermatology: Skin Diseases In Ancient Timesmentioning

confidence: 99%

History of dermatology: the study of skin diseases over the centuries

Ferreira

Weber

Bonamigo

2021

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

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“…The historical use of lactic acid in chemical peels can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where Queen Cleopatra was known to use yogurt for bathing, resulting in brighter and smoother skin. 1 However, it was not until 1780 that the Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele first extracted lactic acid from milk, identifying it as the crucial effective component in yogurt skincare. 2 The first documented application of lactic acid for addressing skin conditions dates back to 1943 when Stern et al utilized lactic acid to treat ichthyosis, achieving significant results.…”

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Lactic Acid Chemical Peeling in Skin Disorders

Feng,

Shang,

et al. 2024

CCID

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Lactic acid is the most widely occurring natural organic acid in nature. It not only exhibits mild and safe properties but also possesses multiple physiological activities, such as antibacterial effects, immune regulation, and promotion of wound healing, making it one of the most popular chemical peeling agents. Chemical peels are commonly used in the field of aesthetic dermatology as a noninvasive therapeutic approach. This research aims to provide valuable references for clinical dermatologists by summarizing the characteristics of lactic acid, elucidating its mechanism of action in peeling, and investigating the clinical applications of this compound. Furthermore, it anticipates the potential for lactic acid to be the most suitable chemical peeling agent for Chinese skin.

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“…Statistics for Germany and Italy reveal that chemical peeling procedures are among the top three non‐surgical facial rejuvenation procedures in these countries . Since there is an increasing number of treatments with chemical peelings worldwide in recent years, the interest in the history of chemical peeling and its agents has also grown . To know where therapies come from and how substances were found for their right use, the history of the most effective chemical peeling agents is most interesting.…”

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The rise of Chemical Peeling in 19th‐century European Dermatology: emergence of agents, formulations and treatments

Borelli

Ursin

Steger

2020

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Background Considering the increasing number of chemical peeling applications, also the interest in the history of chemical peelings and agents, has grown in dermatology. Research ascribes the first use of phenol as a chemical peeling agent to William Tilbury Fox (1836–1879) in 1871. Furthermore, Ferdinand von Hebra (1847–1902) is said to describe the properties of various peeling agents in 1874, and Paul Gerson Unna (1850–1929) adds resorcinol and trichloroacetic acid in 1882. Objective To identify the first mentions of chemical peeling applications and agents in 19th‐century dermatology. Methods Nineteenth‐century dermatologists were identified by an examination of literature of the last 30 years on the history of chemical peeling. Systematic examination of the medical textbooks of Hebra, Fox and Unna was conducted. It was proved whether the mentioned agents were used for chemical peeling applications. Results The skin peeling property of phenol was already discovered by its first describer, the chemist Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge (1795–1867) in 1834. The Viennese dermatologist Hebra described phenol as a chemical peeling agent in 1860. Hebra and his associate Moriz Kaposi (1837–1902) stated that ‘Lotio carbolica’ was already used in London. Fox used phenol mostly as a disinfectant and not for chemical peelings since 1869. Unna described the chemical peeling property of salicylic acid in 1882 and gave the most comprehensive account of chemical peels of the 19th century in 1899. Unna also introduced the Gutta‐percha plaster with salicylic acid and phenol. Around 1900, Unna was famous for his peeling paste with resorcinol in Germany. Conclusions A new chronology of the introduction of chemical peeling in dermatology can be drawn from the results. The German‐speaking dermatology pioneered the treatment of skin diseases with chemical peelings as well as for aesthetical purposes 21 years earlier than hitherto known.

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Cleopatra and Sour Milk—The Ancient Practice of Chemical Peeling

Cited by 10 publications

References 2 publications

History of dermatology: the study of skin diseases over the centuries

History of dermatology: the study of skin diseases over the centuries

Lactic Acid Chemical Peeling in Skin Disorders

The rise of Chemical Peeling in 19th‐century European Dermatology: emergence of agents, formulations and treatments

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