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Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi *

South Texas Skin Cancer Ctr
Richard L DeVillez
1300 3rd St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 882-5560

South Texas Skin Cancer Ctr
Wayne A Fagan
1300 3rd St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 882-5560

Donald L Iden MD
Donald L Iden
4521 S Staples
STE 100
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 993-9363

Carmen C Casas MD
Carmen C Casas
5756 S Staples
STE J-1
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 994-1001

Beverly L Held MD
Beverly L Held
5756 S Staples
STE J-2
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 993-3190

Cathy Cole-Perez MD
Cathy Cole-Perez
5920 Saratoga Blvd
STE 400
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 993-7546

Frederick F Lykes MD PA
Frederick F Lykes
303 E Airline Rd
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 575-8203

Gary Forrest Cox MD
Gary Forrest Cox
2705 Hospital Dr
STE 100
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 574-4700

Roy J Aimone MD
Roy J Aimone
4402 N Laurent St
STE A
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 578-3549

Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties. It is the principal city of the three-county Corpus Christi Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger Corpus Christi-Kingsville Combined Statistical Area. The translation from Latin of the city's name is Body of Christ, given to the settlement by the Spanish, in honor of the Blessed Sacrament (Eucharist). The city has been nicknamed The Sparkling City by the Sea, particularly in literature promoting tourism. The city is home to the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and is served by the Corpus Christi International Airport.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpus_Christi,_Texas)

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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 Corpus Christi

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Nearby Corpus Christi Hospitals *

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Memorial
2606 Hospital Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361)902-4000

Corpus Christi Specialty Hospital
1310 Third St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361)888-4323

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline
600 Elizabeth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361)881-3000

Dubuis Hospital Corpus Christi
600 Elizabeth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361)881-3223

Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctor's Regional
3315 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361)761-1000

Driscoll Children's Hospital
3533 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361)694-5000

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital South Corpus Christi
5950 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361)985-5000

Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area
7101 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361)761-1200

Corpus Christi Medical Center The Heart Hospital
7002 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361)761-6800

Kindred Hospital Corpus Christi
6226 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361)986-1600

Padre Behavioral Hospital
6629 Wooldridge Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361)986-9444

Corpus Christi Medical Center Northwest
13725 Northwest Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361)241-4243

North Bay Hospital
1711 W Wheeler Ave
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361)758-8585

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
1311 General Cavazos Blvd
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361)595-1661

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