James Fulton (dermatologist), Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJames Fulton (dermatologist)
American dermatologist
Date of Birth: 25-Feb-1940
Date of Death: 04-Jul-2013
Profession: dermatologist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About James Fulton (dermatologist)
- Dr.
- James E.
- Fulton Jr., M.D., (February 25, 1940 – July 4, 2013) was an American dermatologist and medical researcher who co-invented Retin-A, a popular acne medication, in 1969.
- Fulton co-developed tretinoin, known by the brand name as Retin-A, with Dr.
- Albert Kligman.
- Fulton was also pioneer for his use of new procedures and treatments in dermatology.
- He is believed to be the first dermatologist to include an aesthetician on the staff of his medical team.
- His inclusion of an aesthetician was initially criticized by other dermatologists, but soon earned acceptance and is now widely practiced in the field.
- Fulton also championed the early use of fat transfer for breast augmentation and surgical procedures to alleviate acne scars.
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