Medical Expertise of Dr. Manuel Davila, MD
About Dr. Manuel Davila, MD
Manual Davila, MD, is a Board-Certified Dermatologist providing dermatology care to patients in the Houston, Texas area at Southeast Dermatology.
Dr.Davila specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of a wide variety of skin disorders including psoriasis, mole, rash, actinic keratosis, acne (acne vulgaris), skin cancer, and rosacea. He also performs skin biopsy and excision.
He attended Harvard University for his undergraduate studies. He received his medical degree in May of 2000 from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. In 2001, Dr. Davila completed a transitional year residency at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2004, he completed his residency training in dermatology at the University of Texas Houston Health Science Center.
He joined Southeast Dermatology in 2004 where he continues to practice dermatology. He has been professionally recognized as a "Top Doctor," as seen in Texas Monthly, and a "Rising Star Super Doctor" in 2013 and 2014.
Patient Education Resources
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
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 ...
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...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
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
- Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston
- Internship: Central Iowa Health System - Methodist
- Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine