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Kathy A. Fields
Kathy Fields is a dermatologist with a private practice located in San Francisco. She is also a renown author in several medical publications, as well as the co-founder of Protactiv and Rodan+Fields. Her entrepreneurship in skin care has allowed the development of a $1.5 Billion net worth. This made her the 13th most successful women, in 2018, along side of her co-founder Katie Rodan.

Career
After many years of education, Kathy A. Fields opened her private practice in 1987, located in San Francisco. Katie Rodan, her previous Stanford colleague, in 1995, they developed an acne clearing solution, which was later branded as Proactiv. These ladies continued to develop their skin care line ranging from a line of acne preventative solutions, moisturizers and spot treatments. The company was later sold allowing them the proper funding to start a new skincare line, called Rodan+Fields. In 2002, they joined forces with Estée Lauder Company allowing the marketing of their products in all department stores. The following year, in 2003, Fields and Rodan sold the skincare line allowing more time to concentrate on their careers.

Four years later, the two dermatologist altered their company and repurchased their skincare line. This removed their products from department stores and expanded to a consultation business, rebranding the Rodan+Fields business. Over the past several years, the company has expanded their skincare line into a antiaging products, sun-care and exfoliators.

Alongside of her growing career, Fields is also an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at University of California.

Publications
Kathy A. Fields has published several books, as well as some publications in different scientific journals.


 * “Unblemished: Stop Breakouts! Fight Acne! Transform Your Life! Reclaim Your Self-Esteem with the Proven 3-Step Program Using Over-the-Counter Medications” (2004)
 * “Write Your Skin a Prescription for Change" (2009)