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Waterloo 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 Waterloo *

Kent P Ellerbroek MD
Kent P Ellerbroek
541 King Dr
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6323

Dermatology Associates
Martin G Sands
220 Southbrooke Dr
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 236-3444

Dermatology Associates
Bryan D Sands
220 Southbrooke Dr
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 236-3444

Larry W Weiss MD
Larry W Weiss
208 E Church St
STE 102
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-9538

Cedar Rapids Dermatology
Leslie Kramer
411 10th St SE
STE STE 1200
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 362-3434

John H Wollner MD
John H Wollner
716 5th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 363-9936

Robert J Barry MD
Robert J Barry
1030 5th Ave SE
STE STE 1500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7541

Community Health Free Clinic
Donald B Johnson
947 14th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 363-0426

Community Health Free Clinic
David L Knutson
947 14th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 363-0426

Mason City Clinic Dermatology
James P Karkos
1421 4th St SW
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 494-2080

Mason City Clinic Dermatology
Carl J Plank
1421 4th St SW
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 494-2080

Mason City Clinic Dermatology
Tanusin Ploysangam
1421 4th St SW
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 494-2080

Dermatology Associates
Thomas C Boysen
501 12th Ave
STE 101
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 337-3177

Dermatology Associates
David P Boysen
501 12th Ave
STE 101
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 337-3177

Town Square Dermatology
Kristi J Robson
1100 6th St
STE 202
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 337-4566

Town Square Dermatology
Kimberly K Schulz
1100 6th St
STE 202
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 337-4566

Town Square Dermatology
Hobart W Walling
1100 6th St
STE 202
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 337-4566

University of Iowa Health Care
Daniel A Davis
200 Hawkins Dr
Dermatology Dept
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 356-7684

Iowa City Dermatology LLC
Susan D Wall
540 E Jefferson St
Mercy Medical Plaza STE 300
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 339-3872

Iowa Dermatology Inc.
Jennifer A Palmer
2605 Washington St
Westport Medical Plaza
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 620-9119

McFarland Clinic West Ames Dermatology
Stuart Kolner
3600 W Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 239-4492

McFarland Clinic West Ames Dermatology
Laura M Myers
3600 W Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 239-4492

McFarland Clinic West Ames Dermatology
Anne A Snider
3600 W Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 239-4492

Waterloo, Iowa

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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 Waterloo

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Nearby Waterloo Hospitals *

Covenant Medical Center
3421 W Ninth St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319)272-8000

Allen Memorial Hospital
1825 Logan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319)235-3941

Sartori Memorial Hospital
515 College St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319)268-3000

Waverly Health Center
312 Ninth St SW
Waverly, IA 50677
(319)352-4120

Mental Health Institute
2277 Iowa Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319)334-2583

Grundy County Memorial Hospital
201 East J Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319)824-5421

Buchanan County Health Center
1600 1st St E
Independence, IA 50644
(319)334-6071

Mercy Hospital Oelwein
201 8th Ave SE
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319)283-6000

Community Memorial Hospital
909 W First St
Sumner, IA 50674
(563)578-3275

Virginia Gay Hospital
502 N Ninth Ave
Vinton, IA 52349
(319)472-6200

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