Dr. Alizabeth Truong, MD


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Dermatology

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Alizabeth Truong
209 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Tacoma, Washington 98405
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Alizabeth Truong, MD

Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.

About Dr. Alizabeth Truong, MD

Alizabeth L.Truong, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients at Franciscan Dermatology Associates in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr.Truong specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of skin conditions including acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, as well as skin cancer. 

Dr. Truong received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1997 and went on to complete her Residency in Dermatology at the University of California at San Diego. 

Professional Affiliations 
  • American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Fellow
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), Fellow

Patient Education Resources

How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
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...
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...