Cellulite Center - Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley Dermatologist Doctors for CelluliteType 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 Castro Valley * Herbert A Holman MD  William C Chow DO & John Doux MD  William C Chow DO & John Doux MD  Cosmetic Dermatology Center  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Advanced Laser Skin Care Ctr  Affiliates In Dermatology  Jeffrey Riopelle MD & Sean Feezell DO  Advanced Dermatology Care  Marilyn S Kwolek MD  Robert Greenberg MD  Adam Wallach MD  William Lide MD  Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton Medical Offices  Fremont Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Pacific Dermatology  Pacific Dermatology  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Ervin H Epstein Jr. MD  Dean Anthony MD  Alexander Lewis MD  Kristen Walker MD  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Kathryn P Rodan MD & Michael G Cedars MD  Kathryn P Rodan MD & Michael G Cedars MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Jerome R Potozkin MD  Jeffrey T Bortz MD  A Premier Skin Care and Laser Center  West Oakland Health Center  Edward Becker MD  Warren I Dotz MD  Edward Becker MD  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Greta F Clarke MD  Dermatology Associates Of Berkeley  Drs Gail & David Jacoby  Premier Dermatology  Lyle Rausch MD  Menlo Medical Clinic  Recia Blumenkranz MD  Dermatology Medical Group & Laser Center Inc  Dermatology Medical Group & Laser Center Inc  Dermatology Medical Group & Laser Center Inc  Family Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Susan Wolf MD  Susan Wolf MD  Berman Skin Institute  Gould Dermatology Group  Gould Dermatology Group  Gould Dermatology Group  Werner W Ju MD  Bruce L Maltz MD  Lucy M Schmidt MD  Peter K Webb MD  David R Berk MD  Curtis A Raskin MD Inc  Camilla McCalmont MD Castro Valley, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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CelluliteWhat 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 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
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