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Davenport 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 Davenport *

William Colantoni Jr. MD
William Colantoni
100 E Kimberly Rd
Northwest Tower Northpark STE 303
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-3333

Bovenmyer Dermatology
John A Bovenmyer
3319 Spring St
STE 102
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 359-1671

Robert F Godwin MD
Robert F Godwin
2322 E Kimberly Rd
STE STE N100
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 355-3376

Susan B Perry MD
Susan B Perry
2535 Maplecrest Rd
STE 20
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-1500

Soderstrom Dermatology Center
Robert G German
2315 Roosevelt St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3571

Cleveland Dermatology
Mark G Cleveland
1223 S Gear Ave
STE STE 309
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-1805

Iowa City Dermatology LLC
Susan D Wall
540 E Jefferson St
Mercy Medical Plaza STE 300
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 339-3872

Dubuque Dermatology
Kenzo Sato
2140 John F Kennedy Rd
STE A
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-9306

Medical Associates West Campus
Allen D Harves
1500 Associates Dr
West Campus
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 584-4100

Medical Associates West Campus
Stephen E Hoy
1500 Associates Dr
West Campus
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 584-4100

Medical Associates West Campus
David L Stabenow
1500 Associates Dr
West Campus
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 584-4100

University of Iowa Health Care
Daniel A Davis
200 Hawkins Dr
Dermatology Dept
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 356-7684

Dermatology Associates
David P Boysen
501 12th Ave
STE 101
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 337-3177

Dermatology Associates
Thomas C Boysen
501 12th Ave
STE 101
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 337-3177

Town Square Dermatology
Kristi J Robson
1100 6th St
STE 202
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 337-4566

Town Square Dermatology
Kimberly K Schulz
1100 6th St
STE 202
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 337-4566

Town Square Dermatology
Hobart W Walling
1100 6th St
STE 202
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 337-4566

Johnson & Knutson MDs
Donald B Johnson
3500 Mount Vernon Rd SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 363-0474

Johnson & Knutson MDs
David L Knutson
3500 Mount Vernon Rd SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 363-0474

Community Health Free Clinic
Robert J Barry
947 14th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 363-0426

Community Health Free Clinic
John H Wollner
947 14th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 363-0426

Cedar Rapids Dermatology
Leslie Kramer
411 10th St SE
STE STE 1200
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 362-3434

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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 Davenport

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Nearby Davenport Hospitals *

Genesis Medical Center East Campus
1227 E Rusholme St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563)421-1000

Genesis Medical Center West Campus
1401 West Central Park
Davenport, IA 52804
(563)421-1000

Trinity at Terrace Park
4500 Utica Ridge Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563)742-5000

Trinity Medical Center West Campus
2701 17th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309)779-5000

Trinity Medical Center 7th Street Campus
500 John Deere Rd
Moline, IL 61265
(309)779-5000

Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus
801 Illini Dr
Silvis, IL 61282
(309)792-9363

Genesis Medical Center Dewitt
1118 11th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563)659-4200

Hammond-Henry Hospital
600 N College Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309)944-6431

Mercer County Hospital
409 NW 9th Ave
Aledo, IL 61231
(309)582-5301

Unity Hospital
1518 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563)264-9100

Mercy Medical Center Clinton South Campus
638 S Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563)244-5555

Mercy Medical Center Clinton North Campus
1410 N 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563)244-5555

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