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
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...
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...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
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.