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Kennewick 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 Kennewick *

Tri Cities Dermatology Clinic
David L Adams
4911 W Canal Dr
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-7413

Robert B Hopp MD
Robert B Hopp
8901 W Gage Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 735-1100

Geoffrey S Ames MD
Geoffrey S Ames
750 Swift Blvd
STE 1
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 943-3934

Robert J Marshall MD
Robert J Marshall
925 Stevens Dr
STE 3-C
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 946-0400

Walla Walla Clinic
Francesco D'Alessandro
55 W Tietan St
Main Clinic
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-3720

Walla Walla Clinic
Jeffrey C Stiles
55 W Tietan St
Main Clinic
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-3720

Samaritan Internal Medicine
Richard M Sica
1550 S Pioneer Way
STE 350
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-9784

Kennewick, Washington

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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 Kennewick

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Nearby Kennewick Hospitals *

Kennewick General Hospital
900 S Auburn St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509)586-6111

Lourdes Medical Center
520 N 4th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509)547-7704

Kadlec Medical Center
888 Swift Blvd
Richland, WA 99352
(509)946-4611

Good Shepherd Medical Center
610 NW 11th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541)667-3400

Prosser Memorial Hospital
723 Memorial St
Prosser, WA 99350
(509)786-2222

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