About Dr. David Wilson, MD
Dr. Wilson is Board Certified in both Dermatology and Internal Medicine. He has been in practice since 1988, first practicing on the clinical faculty at Vanderbilt University before joining Dermatology Consultants in 1992. In 1997, Dr. Wilson established Central Virginia Dermatology in Forest, Virginia. After 20 years at Central Virginia Dermatology, Dr. Wilson rejoined Dermatology Consultants in 2017.
Patient Education Resources
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...
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...
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...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
Education & Training
He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Wake Forest University and his Medical Doctorate Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Wilson completed residency training programs in Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and Dermatology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wilson has over 25 years of experience conducting clinical research trials in dermatology at the Education and Research Foundation.