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Johnson City 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 Johnson City *

UTSU Physicians & Associates
Stuart S Leicht
325 N State of Franklin Rd
Internal Medicine FL 2nd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 439-7280

Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery
Larry D Hudson
1021 W Oakland Ave
STE 102
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-9014

William J Schermer MD
William J Schermer
3183 W State St
STE 1102
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 764-7131

Dermatology Associates PC
Carri B Homoky
2300 W Stone Dr
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 246-4961

Dermatology Associates PC
Russell D Mader
2300 W Stone Dr
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 246-4961

Dermatology Associates PC
James P Rash
2300 W Stone Dr
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 246-4961

Dermatology Associates PC
Joni G Sago
2300 W Stone Dr
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 246-4961

Greeneville Dermatology
Lawrence H Reid
1410 Tusculum Blvd
STE 2200
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 787-7020

Phillip T Thwing MD
Phillip T Thwing
400 Y St
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 639-0707

HealthStar Physicians PC
Jean A Byarlay
1907 W Morris Blvd
STE G
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 318-0014

Charles S Fulk MD
Charles S Fulk
400 E Economy Rd
STE 8
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 587-4600

Knoxville Dermatology Group PC
Matthew C Hanggi
1108 Fox Meadows Blvd
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 690-9467

Johnson City, Tennessee

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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 Johnson City

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Nearby Johnson City Hospitals *

Johnson City Specialty Hospital
203 E Watauga Ave
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423)434-1400

James H Quillen VA Medical Center
Corner of Lamont & Veterans Way
Mountain Home, TN 37684
(423)926-1171

Woodridge Hospital
403 State of Franklin Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423)928-7111

Johnson City Medical Center
400 N State of Franklin Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423)431-6111

North Side Hospital
401 Princeton Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423)854-5600

Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital
2511 Wesley St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423)952-1700

Sycamore Shoals Hospital
1501 W Elk Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423)542-1300

Unicoi County Memorial Hospital
100 Greenway Cir
Erwin, TN 37650
(423)743-3141

Indian Path Medical Center
2000 Brookside Dr
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423)857-7000

Indian Path Pavilion
2300 Pavilion Dr
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423)857-5500

Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center
1 Medical Park Blvd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423)844-1121

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital
113 Cassell Dr
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423)246-7240

Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center
130 W Ravine St
Kingsport, TN 37662
(423)224-4000

Laughlin Memorial Hospital
1420 Tusculum Blvd
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423)787-5000

Takoma Regional
401 Takoma Ave
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423)639-3151

Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
434 Hospital Dr
Linville, NC 28646
(828)737-7000

Johnson County Community Hospital
1901 S Shady St
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423)727-1100

Spruce Pine Community Hospital
125 Hospital Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828)765-4201

Johnston Memorial Hospital
351 Court St NE
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276)676-7000

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