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We recommend gentle skin care for all patients.
In general, the face should be washed twice daily with a gentle cleanser such as Vanicream Gentle Cleanser or Dove Sensitive Skin bar soap. Serums, if recommended by the dermatologist, should be applied next and allowed to dry. Moisturizing sunscreens (non-comedogenic, SPF 30 or greater) should be applied as the last step in the morning. Tinted sunscreens make a good substitute for makeup and are recommended for patients with melasma as they also block visible light (in addition to UV protection provided by traditional sunscreens).
In the evening, the face should be washed again with a gentle cleanser. Many patients use their retinoid or retinol products at bedtime because these products are oftentimes deactivated by sunlight. Retinoids may be drying so a non-comedogenic moisturizer is often recommended to be applied first. Retinoids are not safe in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Who We Are
Katherine Hunt, MD, FAAD
Dr. Hunt grew up in Hoover, Alabama and attended Hoover High School. She started her career in business and engineering at the University of Alabama.
As an undergraduate, she gained national attention and was named "USA Today National Academic All-Star" for creating a self-sustaining peer mentoring program which measurably improved students' computer science performance at Alabama.
Her extensive work experience at Huron Consulting Group and GE Healthcare helped her realize that she would be most fulfilled in the field of medicine, helping patients one-on-one.
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