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Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville *

East Carolina Dermatology
Kenneth L Klein
600 McCarthy Blvd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 633-4200

Coastal Dermatology
Peter P Greco
1425 Glenburnie Rd
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 633-1817

Dan M Henshaw MD
Dan M Henshaw
701 Doctors Dr
Bldg F
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 523-3289

Crystal Coast Dermatology Services PA
Earl G Gross
3610 Medical Park Ct
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3376

Lower Cape Fear Dermatology Clinic PA
Mary Lou Courrege
3904 Oleander Dr
STE 102
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 452-0400

Catherine H Kassens MD
Catherine H Kassens
1984 S 16th St
STE 1
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-3655

Dermatology Associates PA
Nancy M Cunningham
1904 Tradd Ct
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-1555

Dermatology Associates PA
Michael J Donahue
1904 Tradd Ct
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-1555

Dermatology Associates PA
Kimberly P Edwards
1904 Tradd Ct
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-1555

Dermatology Associates PA
Marie Hardy
1904 Tradd Ct
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-1555

Summit Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Care Center
Joseph F Huppmann
1717 Shipyard Blvd
STE 100
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 794-5355

Atlantic Dermatology Associates PA
Ronald Paul Benjamin
1099 Medical Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-9944

Atlantic Dermatology Associates PA
Jonathan S Crane
1099 Medical Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-9944

Goldsboro Skin Center
John L Jennings
2613 Hospital Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-0222

Wayne Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA
John Haverkamp
1100 E Ash St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-0944

Eastern Dermatology & Pathology
Mary Allen
420 Spring Forest Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-4124

Eastern Dermatology & Pathology
W Ray Gammon
420 Spring Forest Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-4124

Eastern Dermatology & Pathology
Mary H Hutchinson
420 Spring Forest Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-4124

Eastern Dermatology & Pathology
Richard Murphy
420 Spring Forest Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-4124

Eastern Dermatology & Pathology
Hee Kim Park
420 Spring Forest Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-4124

Eastern Dermatology & Pathology
Cameron L Smith
420 Spring Forest Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-4124

ECU School of Medicine Dermatology
William A Burke
600 Moye Blvd
Brody 3E-113
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 744-2555

John P Surratt MD PA
John P Surratt
603 Beaman St
Woodside Professional Bldg
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-5583

Polley Clinic of Dermatology
Dennis Polley
1806 Glendale Dr SW
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 243-0566

Wilson Dermatology Clinic
David W Corbett
2874 Ward Blvd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 291-5600

Boice-Willis Clinic Dermatology
Jeffrey M Suchniak
901 N Winstead Ave
STE 270
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-0282

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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 Jacksonville

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Nearby Jacksonville Hospitals *

Onslow Memorial Hospital
317 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910)577-2345

Brynn Marr Hospital
192 Village Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910)577-1400

Pender Memorial Hospital
507 E Freemont St
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910)259-5451

Craven Regional Medical Center
2000 Neuse Blvd
New Bern, NC 28561
(252)633-8111

Duplin General Hospital
401 N Main St
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910)296-0941

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