Your skin is your body’s largest organ and serves as the first line of defense against the elements. Just like routine checkups with your doctor or dentist, regular dermatologist skin exams are crucial for maintaining skin health.

Your skin is your body’s largest organ and serves as the first line of defense against the elements. Just like routine checkups with your doctor or dentist, regular dermatologist skin exams are crucial for maintaining skin health.

We’re excited to announce that Betsy, our talented Physician Assistant (PA-C), is now accepting online appointments! As Alaska’s first SDPA Diplomate Fellow, Betsy brings advanced dermatology expertise and compassionate care to every patient she sees.

Welcoming a newborn into your life is a beautiful and transformative experience. Amidst the joy and excitement, new parents often find themselves navigating a range of challenges, including how to care for their baby’s delicate skin. Here are six essential skincare tips to help you keep your baby’s skin healthy and comfortable in 2025.

Winter in Alaska is beautiful and fun, but its harsh conditions can wreak havoc on your skin. Here are five expert tips to help you combat the challenges of Alaska’s winter and maintain radiant, healthy skin.

Here in Alaska, unique environmental factors like cold, dry winters and limited daylight make healthy skin habits especially essential. Let’s explore some key tips to help you keep your skin healthy and radiant this winter season.

Summer may be winding down, but sun safety remains a top priority year-round. September is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to take stock of your skin health and make sun protection a permanent habit.

Summer may be winding down, but sun safety remains a top priority year-round. September is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to take stock of your skin health and make sun protection a permanent habit.

We are excited to offer an alternative, Swift Wart Removal Technology, a revolutionary advancement in dermatology, uses microwave energy for painless wart removal. This non-invasive treatment targets the HPV virus, the root cause of warts, without breaking the skin’s surface.

June marks Acne Awareness Month, focusing on one of the most common skin conditions affecting individuals of all ages. This month, we aim to educate about acne’s causes, treatments, and prevention. Let’s delve into understanding acne, exploring top prevention strategies, and discovering effective treatments.

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, a time to shed light on this serious form of skin cancer. Here at Alaska Family Dermatology, we take sun safety and skin health very seriously. Throughout May, we’re committed to empowering you with the knowledge to protect yourself and your loved ones from melanoma.

We’re thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Elizabeth “Betsy” Taylor, our dedicated Physician Assistant, on achieving a significant milestone in her career, completing the prestigious SDPA Diplomate Fellowship certification.

Does winter leave your skin feeling like sandpaper? Are you constantly battling unexplained rashes? Itchy, irritated skin can be a sign of an underlying allergy. At Alaska Family Dermatology, we offer patch testing, a safe and painless way to identify the allergens causing your discomfort.

As the winter season arrives in Alaska, it brings with it a host of challenges for our skin. The cold weather, lack of sunlight, and dry air can take a toll on our skin’s health and appearance.

As the winter season arrives in Alaska, it brings with it a host of challenges for our skin. The cold weather, lack of sunlight, and dry air can take a toll on our skin’s health and appearance.

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that is common in young children but can affect people of all ages. It is estimated that over 30 million Americans suffer from eczema, making it a prevalent and often misunderstood condition. In this article we discuss how best to deal with this condition.

Understanding what causes diaper rash and how to prevent and treat it can help make both parents and babies happy. In this article we discuss how best to deal with this condition.

In recent years, dermatology wart removal technology has advanced, allowing for more efficient and painless solutions. Alaska Family Dermatology has the leader in this treatment, Swift.

June is Acne Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to one of the most common skin conditions affecting all ages. Here we’ll discuss the various aspects of acne, including its causes and types, and provide an overview of the top acne prevention strategies.

Alaska Family Dermatology is excited to announce our return to the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) network in Alaska.

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to educate yourself on skin cancer prevention and the importance of respecting the sun.

Alaska Family Dermatology, a leading provider of comprehensive dermatological care, is proud to announce its continued partnership with Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER).

April is Rosacea Awareness month, learn more about what rosacea, how it affects people, and what can be done to manage it.

Adult acne is a skin condition that affects people of any age and it can appear on any part of the body. Learn more about the causes, different ways to prevent this condition, and treatments.

We’d like to welcome three new providers to our Family here at Alaska Family Dermatology, Brett, Kate, and Betsy! Dr. Gina Brown and everyone here are excited to expand the practice and meet our patient’s needs!

Winter is in full effect here in Alaska! Here are a few tips to keep your skin healthy and happy in the winter. Read More

October is Eczema Awareness Month. Learn more about what Eczema is, what causes it, the symptoms, and the treatments available.Read More

August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, learn more about what causes Psoriasis and treatments that are available.

Warts are one of the most common skin conditions we see. Learn more about the advances in wart removal and what solutions we offer.

We are in the middle of Skin Canacer Awareness Month and here at Alaska Family Dermatology want to remind you to protect your skin.

As summer approaches, we are exposing more of our skin to the sun. Sunscreen has many benefits. Learn more about how sunscreen works and the benefits of wearing sunscreen regularly

Allergies in children can come in many forms, not just coughing and sneezing. Skin allergies are annoying and come in several forms. We’ve put together some things to look for and ways to take action.

Experiencing Teen Acne? We’ve put together some info and tips to help you deal with teen acne.

Winter can be a relief from certain allergies, but may also bring on allergic reactions not experienced most of the year.

Physicians take oaths and covenants that are the basis of their profession. Dr. Gina Brown, MD, and physicians in Alaska are committed to providing only scientifically sound and extensively substantiated curative and preventative medical care.

Alaska Family Dermatology is proud to be a partner of Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson. We have welcomed patients from JBER for the past two years and look forward to serving JBER in the future!.

During these summer months, Alaska Family Dermatology wants to remind you to protect your skin from UV exposure.

A New and Proven Treatment For Plantar Warts. The Swift® system is a non-invasive device that uses precisely tuned microwave energy

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that affects 2-3% of the world population. Psoriasis speeds up the life cycle of skin cells and skin cells build up rapidly on the surface of the skin.

Acne is a skin condition that is caused when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.

Vitiligo is a disease that causes the loss of skin color, usually in blotches. Vitiligo can be unpredictable and the extent of the color loss can be small or cover large parts of the body.

Rosacea can affect anyone and is a common skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face.

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that affects 2-3% of the world population. Psoriasis speeds up the life cycle of skin cells and skin cells build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells can form red patches and scales, itchy and sometimes painful.

Our Patch, recommended by the American Contact Dermatitis Society, can test for up to 80 skin allergies.

As skin cancer awareness month comes to a close, Alaska Family Dermatology wants to remind you to protect your skin from UV exposure.

While it is the most common form of cancer it is also the most preventable. Read More

Alaska Family Dermatology would like to thank you for your continued support.

News about teledermatology, our COVID-19 response and more.

Learn what we are doing and what you can do.

Most moles don’t need treatment. However, if you are suspicious of a mole it is a good idea to see a Dermatologist.

Acne is a skin condition that is caused when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.

About one-half of all babies develop diaper rash at some time during the first 1-2 years of life.

Eczema, also known as Atopic dermatitis, is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy.

Rosacea can affect anyone and is a common skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face.

Alaska Family Dermatology can now easily test for up to 80 skin allergies.

Alaska Family Dermatology is now taking appointments for Phototherapy at our location in Anchorage, AK.

We are excited to start securely communicating with Alaska Family Dermatology patients through our Patient Portal. Read More

We are happy to announce some dates and events coming up for Alaska Family Dermatology.