Medical Expertise of Dr. Steven Davis, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Steven Davis, MD
Dr. Davis is currently an Adjunct Professor in Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio. His syndicated daily radio feature, “Speaking of Health,” aired on the CBS Radio network for 34 years.
He is the founder and director of the Dermatology and Laser Center of San Antonio™, which specializes in general and cosmetic dermatology and laser skin surgery. In addition, his research facility, the Dermatology Clinical Research Center of San Antonio (dermresearchsa.com) has been involved in more than 150 clinical trials for more than 60 companies. Among them are companies such as Abbott, Allergan, Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Leo Pharma, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer and TEVA Pharmaceuticals.
Dr. Davis has been performing cutaneous laser surgery since 1992. Since then, he has taught laser surgery courses for HGM, Inc., manufacturer of the HGM Krypton Vascular and Pigmented Lesion Laser and Renaissance erbium:yag lasers, Luxar Corporation, maker of the NovaPulse CO2 Laser for facial skin resurfacing, and ESC Medical Systems, maker of the PhotoDerm VL/PL/HR intense pulsed light system.
Patient Education Resources
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
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...
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...
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 ...
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
A San Antonio native, Dr. Davis received a B.A. from Yale in 1969. He received his M.D. from the UT Southwestern Medical School in 1973 and completed a dermatology residency at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Medical School. He was certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 1977 and served on the academic faculty at UCSF until 1983, when he returned to San Antonio to go into private practice.
