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Electrolysis Center - Belleville, IL

Belleville Dermatologist Doctors for Electrolysis

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 Belleville *

Gregory & Associates Dermatology Ltd
James F Gregory
510 Fullerton Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-7666

Gregory & Associates Dermatology Ltd
Susan l Jourhagan
510 Fullerton Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-7666

Dermassociates Ltd
Gary J Vicik
3608 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 397-6605

Dermatology Care Center
Charles D Connor
22 Professional Park
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 288-0998

Oliver A McKee MD
Oliver A McKee
509 Hamacher
STE 202
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-5979

Daniel D Goran MD
Daniel D Goran
1121 University Dr
STE STE 3
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-6718

John A Chanasue MD
John A Chanasue
307 Henry St
Metropolitan Bldg STE 200
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-9623

Deanna F DuComb MD
Deanna F DuComb
1210 Jefferson St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-2454

Adarsh A Kumar MD
Adarsh A Kumar
1215 Franciscan Dr
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2440

Skin Care Center
George T Nahass
4107 South Water Tower
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-0031

Mark L Westphal MD
Mark L Westphal
665 E Lake Rd
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-0841

South Illinois Dermatology
Ted VanAcker
220 N Park Ave
STE 2
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-3344

Springfield Clinic Wabash Medical Center
Joseph D Conlon
2200 Wabash Ave
Wabash Medical Center FL 2nd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 528-7541

Associated Dermatologists Ltd
Larry M Newell
2951 Montvale Dr
STE B
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 726-6429

Gary Wagner MD
Gary Wagner
2525 W Iles Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2600

Strow Dermatology
M Elizabeth Strow
2041 W Iles Ave
STE C
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 793-5517

Springfield Clinic Main Campus West Dermatology
Cassandra Claman
1025 S 6th St
Dermatology FL 4th
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 528-7541

Springfield Clinic Main Campus West Dermatology
Sarah M Dietrich
1025 S 6th St
Dermatology FL 4th
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 528-7541

Springfield Clinic Main Campus West Dermatology
Judith P Knox
1025 S 6th St
Dermatology FL 4th
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 528-7541

Springfield Clinic Main Campus West Dermatology
A Katherine Stealey
1025 S 6th St
Dermatology FL 4th
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 528-7541

Klingler Dermatology
W Gerald Klingler
355 W Carpenter St
STE A
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 744-2000

Belleville, Illinois

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Electrolysis

What Causes Unwanted Hair Growth?

Hair growth is the result of heredity and hormonal levels. Also, some drugs, temporary methods of hair removal, and some illnesses can stimulate hair growth. Usually, hair growth is desirable. But when the hair is the wrong part of your body -- a woman's upper lip or chin or bikini line, for example -- you may be considering electrolysis.

How Many Electrolysis Treatments Will I Need?

Since many factors influence hair growth, you will need to return for several electrolysis visits. The total number of sessions needed to remove hair permanently from a particular area will vary from person to person. Most clients return once a week or every other week, as necessary. But the unwanted hair will be gone forever once the series of treatments have been completed. Each treatment lasts between 15 minutes and one hour.

Myths About Electrolysis

Electrolysis is painful. The truth is, electrolysis usually does not cause much discomfort. Modern electrolysis methods have reduced the discomfort to a mere tingling. A topical anesthetic may be used in some cases.

The electric tweezer method is permanent. The truth is, the Food and Drug Administration and the American Medical Association recognize only electrolysis as a permanent method of removing hair. In fact, some states prohibit those who use the electric tweezer -- which can also be purchased for consumer use -- from claiming it provides permanent hair removal.

Temporary methods of hair removal can be better. Chemical depilatories (liquids or creams) are often used to remove body hair. These products contain irritating chemicals, and can be time-consuming and messy. Likewise, bleaches contain harsh chemicals and do little to disguise dark hair. They may also discolor the skin. Waxing is another temporary method of hair ...

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Hair Removal Strategies

There are several ways to remove your unwanted hair, including over-the-counter methods and those administered under a doctor's care. With most of these methods, the hair eventually grows back.

Shaving

Your hair growth rate will determine how often you have to shave the affected region. Shaving is best for legs, arms or facial hair. However, this hair removal method can cause ingrown hairs in the pubic region.

Plucking

Plucking is the most painful method, but may be the most worthwhile when there are just a few hairs you want to remove. Examples include reshaping your eyebrows or pulling out those few stray hairs that may appear on your face, especially for a woman. You should not use this hair removal method for large areas because it can cause ingrown hairs or scarring.

Depilation

Be cautious when selecting hair removal creams over-the-counter: All creams are not the same....

Emergency Contact for Belleville

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Belleville Hospitals *

St Elizabeth's Hospital Belleville
211 S Third St
Belleville, IL 62222
(618)234-2120

Memorial Hospital Belleville
4500 Memorial Dr
Belleville, IL 62226
(618)233-7750

Touchette Regional Hospital
5900 Bond Ave
Centreville, IL 62207
(618)332-3060

Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital
129 N Eighth St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618)274-1900

St Alexius Hospital Broadway Campus
3933 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314)865-7000

Gateway Regional Medical Center
2100 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618)798-3000

SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center
1465 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314)577-5600

Anderson Hospital
6800 Route 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618)288-5711

Saint Louis University Hospital
3635 Vista Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314)577-8000

St Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division
915 N Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314)652-4100

St Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks
1 Jefferson Barracks
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314)652-4100

St Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center
5300 Arsenal St
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314)877-6500

The Rehabilitation Institute of St Louis
4455 Duncan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314)658-3900

St Louis Children's Hospital
One Childrens Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314)454-6000

Barnes-Jewish Hospital South Campus
One Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314)747-3000

Barnes-Jewish Hospital North Campus
4921 Parkview Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314)747-3000

Kindred Hospital St Louis
4930 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314)361-8700

Forest Park Community Hospital
6150 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314)768-3000

Select Specialty Hospital St Louis
6150 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314)768-3400

Metropolitan St Louis Psychiatric Center
5351 Delmar Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314)877-0500

SSM Rehab
6420 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314)768-5200

SSM St Mary's Health Center
6420 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314)768-8000

Red Bud Regional Hospital
325 Spring St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618)282-3831

Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital
1901 Pennsylvania Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314)512-7800

St Anthony's Medical Center
10010 Kennerly Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314)525-1000

Kindred Hospital St Anthony's
10018 Kennerly Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314)525-8100

Christian Hospital NE
11133 Dunn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314)653-5000

St Joseph's Hospital of Highland
1515 Main St
Highland, IL 62249
(618)651-2600

Shriners Hospital for Children
2001 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314)432-3600

St Luke's Urgent Care Center in Fenton
508 Old Smizer Mill Rd
Fenton, MO 63026
(636)343-5223

Des Peres Hospital
2345 Dougherty Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314)966-9100

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
3015 N Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314)996-5000

St Joseph's Hospital Breese
9515 Holy Cross Ln
Breese, IL 62230
(618)526-4511

Northwest HealthCare
1225 Graham Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314)953-6000

SSM St Clare Health Center
1015 Bowles Ave
Fenton, MO 63026
(636)496-2000

St John's Mercy Medical Center
615 S New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314)251-6000

Ranken Jordan Pediatric Rehabilitation
11365 Dorsett Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314)872-6400

St Clare's Hospital
915 E Fifth St
Alton, IL 62002
(618)463-5150

Alton Memorial Hospital
One Memorial Dr
Alton, IL 62002
(618)463-7311

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
12634 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314)996-8000

Dubuis Hospital of St Louis
13190 S Outer 40
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314)392-6380

Jefferson Regional Medical Center
1400 US Highway 61 S
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636)933-1000

St Anthony's Health Center
1 St Anthony's Way
Alton, IL 62002
(618)465-2571

SSM DePaul Health Center
12303 DePaul Dr
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314)344-6000

St Luke's Hospital
232 S Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314)434-1500

St John's Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
14561 N Outer Forty Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314)881-4000

Sparta Community Hospital
818 E Broadway St
Sparta, IL 62286
(618)443-2177

SSM St Joseph Health Center
300 First Capitol Dr
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636)947-5000

St Luke's Urgent Care Center on Clarkson Road
233 Clarkson Rd
Ellisville, MO 63011
(636)256-8644

Washington County Hospital
705 S Grand Ave
Nashville, IL 62263
(618)327-8236

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