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La Crosse 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 La Crosse *

Franciscan Skemp Medical Center Dermatology
Michael J White
615 S 10th St
Dermatology
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 791-9491

Caryn I Schulz MD
Caryn I Schulz
4638 Golf Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-9400

Midelfort Clinic Dermatology
Lon D Christianson
733 W Clairemont Ave
Dermatology
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 838-5494

Midelfort Clinic Dermatology
Michael R Diestelmeier
733 W Clairemont Ave
Dermatology
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 838-5494

Midelfort Clinic Dermatology
Patrice M Hicks
733 W Clairemont Ave
Dermatology
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 838-5494

Midelfort Clinic Dermatology
Johann M Peikert
733 W Clairemont Ave
Dermatology
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 838-5494

Midelfort Clinic Dermatology
Joy P Walker
733 W Clairemont Ave
Dermatology
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 838-5494

Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire
Carmen S Balding
2116 Craig Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 858-4500

Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire
Christine M Murphy
2116 Craig Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 858-4500

Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire
Lawrence C Scherrer
2116 Craig Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 858-4500

Marshfield Clinic Chippewa Falls Center
Diane J Meyer
2655 County Hwy I
Chippewa Falls Center
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-4200

Marshfield Clinic Dermatology Dept
John W Melski
1000 N Oak Ave
Dermatology
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-9460

Marshfield Clinic Dermatology Dept
Donald J Miech
1000 N Oak Ave
Dermatology
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-9460

Marshfield Clinic Dermatology Dept
Stella F Patten
1000 N Oak Ave
Dermatology
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-9460

Marshfield Clinic Dermatology Dept
Ann C Smith
1000 N Oak Ave
Dermatology
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-9460

Marshfield Clinic Dermatology Dept
Erik J Stratman
1000 N Oak Ave
Dermatology
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-9460

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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 La Crosse

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Nearby La Crosse Hospitals *

Franciscan Skemp Healthcare LaCrosse Campus
700 West Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)785-0940

Gundersen Lutheran
1910 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)782-7300

Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Sparta Campus
310 W Main St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608)269-2132

Winona Community Memorial Hospital
855 Mankato Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507)454-3650

Vernon Memorial Hospital
507 S Main St
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608)637-2101

Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Arcadia Campus
464 S St Joseph Ave
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608)323-3341

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