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As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, dermatology is living through its own revolution. Here are the breakthroughs that have transformed skin care and patient lives, many of them firsts that did not exist just a few years ago.

A plain-language guide to prior authorizations, copay cards, specialty pharmacies, and the steps you can take to get your medication faster.

From over-the-counter products to prescription options, here is how dermatologists actually think about treating acne, and how to build a skin care routine that works.

Rosacea is not just occasional redness. It is a chronic, treatable skin condition that can cause flushing, visible blood vessels, acne-like bumps, burning, sensitivity, eye irritation, and thickened skin. The right plan can calm flares, protect the skin barrier, and help patients feel more confident in their skin.

Ten minutes in front of a mirror could save your life. Here is exactly how to check your own skin, what a concerning spot actually looks like, and what changes with age.

For the first time since the 1990s, the FDA has approved a new sunscreen filter. Here is what bemotrizinol is, why dermatologists are excited about it, and when Alaskans can expect to see it on store shelves.

Comparing GentleCure (image-guided SRT) and Mohs surgery for non-melanoma skin cancer in Alaska. Learn the differences in cure rates, recovery, scarring, and which option may fit your diagnosis. Advanced Dermatology of Alaska, Wasilla & Anchorage.

From daily sun protection to a vitamin you can buy at any pharmacy, here are evidence-based ways to lower your skin cancer risk.

Skin cancer screening, mole checks, and full-body skin exams in Juneau at the Bartlett Regional Hospital Specialty Clinics.