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Boise Dermatologist Doctors for Cellulite

Type of Physician: Dermatologist

What is a Dermatologist?

A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars.

Specialty: Dermatology

Common Name: Skin Doctor

Dermatologist Doctors in Boise *

Gemstate Dermatology
Steven M Mings
100 Warm Springs Ave
STE B
Boise, ID 83712
(208) 424-9101

William D Nowierski MD
William D Nowierski
100 Warm Springs Ave
STE A
Boise, ID 83712
(208) 343-5910

IDX Pathology PA
Christine A Measham
1151 W Miller St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 377-1969

SunValley Skin Center
Lindie K Borton
670 E Riverpark Ln
STE 200
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 287-5525

Boise Skin & Cancer Center
Teri J Cottingham
999 N Curtis Rd
STE 505
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 327-9521

Ada West Clinic
Richard D Blickenstaff
6454 W Emerald St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-0820

Dermatology Clinic
James H Stewart
7733 W Emerald St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 376-4776

Jhon R Hall MD
Jhon R Hall
13176 W Persimmon Ln
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 939-8640

Saltzer Medical Group
Ryan S Owsley
520 S Eagle Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 463-3000

Gregory L Flint MD
Gregory L Flint
868 E Riverside Dr
STE 100
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-6227

Ada West Dermatology
Randall D Burr
1618 Millenium Way
STE 100
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 884-3376

Ada West Dermatology
Alan Pitt
1618 Millenium Way
STE 100
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 884-3376

Saltzer Medical Group
Warren N Miller
4400 E Flamingo Ave
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 288-4970

CT Dermatology
Carl R Thornfeldt
811 NW 12th St
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-7450

Boise, Idaho

Boise is a city located in the Northwestern United States in the state of Idaho. Boise is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho as well as the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise River, this is the principal city of the Boise City-Nampa metropolitan area and the largest city between Salt Lake City, Utah and Portland, Oregon. Boise serves as the primary government, economic, cultural, and transportation center for the area.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boise,_Idaho)

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Cellulite

What is cellulite?

The term cellulite refers to the dimpled appearance of the skin that some people have on their hips, thighs, and buttocks. This appearance is much more common in women than in men because of differences in the way fat, muscle, and connective tissue are distributed in men and women's skin. The lumpiness of cellulite is caused by fat deposits that push and distort the connective tissues beneath skin, leading to the characteristic changes in appearance of the skin.

Cellulite is not related to the condition known as cellulitis, which is a spreading bacterial infection of the skin and tissues beneath the skin.

What causes cellulite?

The dimpled appearance of cellulite can be considered to be a normal variant -- one way that many perfectly normal human beings look. Heredity, skin thickness, gender, the amount and distribution of body fat, and age can all influence the extent to which cellulite is present or visible. While cellulite is more common in women than men, men can also be affected. Cellulite occurs in people of all races living all around the globe. Although female hormones may play a role in contributing to this pattern of fat distribution, cellulite is not treatable by hormone therapy.

What are the supposed "treatments" for cellulite?

Most people dislike the appearance of cellulite and prefer to have skin as smooth as they possibly can. Therefore, much has been written about cellulite, and many treatments have been promoted, ranging from dietary changes to cellulite creams and mechanical treatments. Some of these therapies include

  1. Methylxanthines: Methylxanthines are a group of chemicals that include aminophylline, caffeine, and theophyilline. These chemicals are present in many cellulite creams and are promoted as treatments for cellulite because of their known ability to break down fat stores. However, skin c...

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Emergency Contact for Boise

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Nearby Boise Hospitals *

St Luke's Regional Medical Center
190 E Bannock St
Boise, ID 83712
(208)381-2222

Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital
600 N Robbins Rd
Boise, ID 83702
(208)489-4444

Boise VA Medical Center
500 W Fort St
Boise, ID 83702
(208)422-1000

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
1055 N Curtis Rd
Boise, ID 83706
(208)367-2121

Intermountain Hospital
303 N Allumbaugh St
Boise, ID 83704
(208)377-8400

Sunhealth Behavioral Health System for Boise
8050 Northview St
Boise, ID 83704
(208)327-0504

Treasure Valley Hospital
8800 W Emerald St
Boise, ID 83704
(208)373-5000

St Luke's Meridian Medical Center
520 S Eagle Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208)706-5000

Mercy Medical Center
1512 12th Ave Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208)467-1171

Walter Knox Memorial Hospital
1202 E Locust St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208)365-3561

West Valley Medical Center
1717 Arlington Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208)459-4641

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