About Alan Crawford, PA
Alan Crawford, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant providing focused on providing dermatology care to patients in the Biloxi area.
Alan Crawford is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and a fellow member of the Society of Dermatology PAs.
Physician Assistants diagnose and treat a wide variety of patient complaints including skin cancer, warts, eczema, acne, rashes and moles. Physician Assistant authority to write prescriptions for medications in Mississippi and 47 other states across the nation.
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Patient Education Resources
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Education & Training
Alan Crawford, PA-C, is a native of Mississippi, and trained at the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. He received his Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies with a focus in dermatology from the University of Nebraska Physician Assistant Program. Alan is certified as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the National Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistants. He is licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant. He is a graduate with advanced training in all aspects of dermatology.
Professional Affiliations
Garrott Dermatology
Garrott Dermatology was set up by Dr. Thomas Garrott on the Gulf Coast in 1974.
The services at Garrott Dermatology are more than skin deep. Our highly experienced skin care experts understand the unique needs of different skin types. We offer personalized care and treatment plans for a variety of skin, hair, and nail conditions to defeat the effects of aging, rising pollution levels, extreme climate, and other external and internal irritants on your skin.