Dr. Holly Gunn created Gunn Dermatology to be an environment where people enjoy coming to work and taking care of others.
Even though she’s from Alabama, Dr. Gunn trained in Pennsylvania with additional training in Chicago, California and New York. This experience has made Dr. Gunn an expert in diagnosing and treating skin conditions, performing cosmetic treatments, detecting skin cancers, and working with people of all ages.
Q: What can you recommend for someone experiencing acne?
A: Acne is the most frequent skin condition in the United States. Treating acne is a relatively slow process; there is no overnight remedy. In mild cases, we can recommend the use of benzoyl peroxide to reduce the hair follicles' blockages. Other treatment options include oral and topical antibiotics, hormonal treatments and tretinoin (a derivative of Vitamin A, tretinoin helps unplug the blocked-up material in whiteheads and blackheads. It has become a mainstay in the treatment of acne). It is important for patients not to pick or scratch at individual lesions because it can make them inflamed and lead to long-term scarring.
Q: I want to build muscle, reduce fat and tighten skin. What do you recommend?
A: I’d recommend our body contouring machine, PHYSIQ. We’re the only ones in Birmingham who have this device! It uses a combination of heat and energy to reducefat, tighten skin and tone muscle, and it gets your body to that “next level.” You’ll spend30 min to 3 hours in the clinic depending on the number of areas to be treated. It has no pain or downtime, and it has immediate,long-term results.
Q: How can I tell if my mole is cancerous?
A: Use the American Academy of Dermatology's ABCDEs as a guide for assessing whether or not a mole may be becoming cancerous. Is it asymmetric? Check the border of the mole: is it irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined? Is the color irregular throughout the mole? Is the diameter greater than 6 millimeters? Is the mole evolving with changes in size, shape, or color? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please make an appointment to see one of our dermatologists right away. The doctor may do a biopsy of the mole to determine if it is or isn't cancerous and can surgically remove it.
Q: What can you do for wrinkle reduction and prevention?
A: At Gunn Dermatology, we use Botox, Dysport, Jeauveau, and Xeomin. This powerhouse anti-aging treatment can smooth frown lines, forehead wrinkles, crows feet and more, resulting in a smoother, less tired or angry-looking face. We recommend you repeat the treatment every 3-6 months.
Q: Do you work with children?
A: Absolutely! During my dermatology residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, I had over 2,400 hours in the pediatric dermatology clinic. When I later practiced in the Pediatric Department at Northwestern University, I studied the most severe pediatric cases and pediatric dermatology surgery and laser treatments. My staff and I are experts in diagnosing and treating moles, birthmarks, warts, eczema, psoriasis, and all skin conditions in children.
