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Medford 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 Medford *

Skin Cancer Center
James C Cruickshank
1698 E McAndrews Rd.
STE STE 220
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 245-5400

Judith R Oursler MD
Judith R Oursler
1910 E Barnett Rd
STE 101
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 732-1686

David M Trask MD
David M Trask
492 Murphy Rd
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 772-0557

Dermatology & Laser Associates
Douglas N Naversen
2959 Siskiyou Blvd
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-3636

Denise A Burke MD
Denise A Burke
749 Golf View Dr
STE A
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 779-4575

Drs Rasmussen & Young
Philip Mills
1309 NE 6th St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-3367

Drs Rasmussen & Young
Richard D Rasmussen
1309 NE 6th St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-3367

Drs Rasmussen & Young
David F Young
1309 NE 6th St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-3367

Advanced Skin Center
Paul D Reicherter
1813 W Harvard Ave
STE 310
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 672-7546

Julee K Richards MD PC
Julee K Richards
341 SW Medical Loop
STE 110
Roseburg, OR 97471
(541) 440-2165

Dermatology & Laser Center
Jay N Gade
2440 Edenbower Blvd
Roseburg, OR 97471
(541) 957-1141

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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 Medford

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Nearby Medford Hospitals *

Providence Medford Medical Center
1111 Crater Lake Ave
Medford, OR 97504
(541)732-5000

Rogue Valley Medical Center
2825 E Barnett Rd
Medford, OR 97504
(541)789-7000

Ashland Community Hospital
280 Maple St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541)482-2441

Three Rivers Community Hospital
500 SW Ramsey Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541)472-7000

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