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Cellulite Center - Charleston, WV

Charleston 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 Charleston *

Stephen K Milroy MD
Stephen K Milroy
3100 Maccorkle Ave Se
Ste 809 STE 809
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 345-0280

H Richard Reynolds MD
H Richard Reynolds
3100 MacCorkle Ave SE
STE 302
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 345-3570

Kimberly L Skaff MD
Kimberly L Skaff
4502 MacCorkle Ave SE
STE STE A
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 925-5500

Gregory Lagos DO
Gregory T Lagos
607 Chestnut St
Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-9136

Amy A Vaughan MD
Amy A Vaughan
6007 US Rt 60 E
STE 130
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3333

Huntington Internal Medicine Group Dermatology
Sandra E Marshall
5170 US Route 60 E
HIMG Dermatology
Huntington, WV 25703
(304) 528-4632

Dermatology Center Inc
Thomas M Karrs
2401 S Kanawha St
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 255-1080

Huntington Dermatology
Nazem Abraham
422 Kinetic Park Dr
STE D
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-5100

Huntington Dermatology
Susan A Touma
422 Kinetic Park Dr
STE D
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-5100

Huntington Medical Associates
Charles L Yarbrough
1934 11th Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 529-0900

Elaine M Young MD Inc
Elaine M Young
1411 6th Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 525-6132

Bruce H Pierson MD
Bruce H Pierson
600 18th St
STE STE 311
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 424-4640

Associated Dermatology
Joseph C Woofter
1110 20th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-3834

Charleston, West Virginia

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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 Charleston

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Nearby Charleston Hospitals *

Saint Francis Hospital
333 Laidley St
Charleston, WV 25301
(304)347-6500

Select Specialty Hospital
333 Laidley St
Charleston, WV 25301
(304)720-7234

CAMC Women & Children's Hospital
800 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304)388-5432

Eye & Ear Clinic of Charleston
1306 Kanawha Blvd E
Charleston, WV 25301
(304)343-4371

CAMC General Hospital
501 Morris St
Charleston, WV 25301
(304)388-5432

CAMC Memorial Hospital
3200 MacCorkle Ave SE
Charleston, WV 25304
(304)388-5432

Highland Hospital
300 56th St SE
Charleston, WV 25304
(304)926-1600

Thomas Memorial Hospital
4605 MacCorkle Ave SW
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304)766-3600

CAMC Teays Valley Hospital
1400 Hospital Dr
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304)757-1700

Montgomery General Hospital
401 6th Ave
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304)442-5151

Boone Memorial Hospital
701 Madison Ave
Madison, WV 25130
(304)369-1230

Jackson General Hospital
122 Pinnell St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304)372-2731

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