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Suggest Treatment To Reduce Cellulite From Thighs And Buttocks

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Posted on Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Question: I'm a 35 yr old male 5'6", 126lbs, and over the past 5weeks, have had my body change drastically, I'm the same weight, but have developed cellulite even though I'm very slim, it's all over my thighs and buttocks, please help
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hormones

Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your recent body changes.

When I see someone like you in my practice I order the following tests in addition to a thorough physical examination:

CBC
CMP
TSH
Free T4
Total testosterone
SHBG
FSH
LH
Prolactin
Ferritin
25 hydroxy vitamin D
Serum Cortisol
HbA1c

Fasting is not required for these tests but they must be done at 8 am in the morning.
I am assuming you have the conventional sleep-wake pattern ie you go to bed at night and rise in the morning time. (as opposed to night shift work).

These tests look for potential hormone-related causes for your skin/body changes. Examples include thyroid and pituitary conditions.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment To Reduce Cellulite From Thighs And Buttocks

Brief Answer: Hormones Detailed Answer: Sorry to learn about your recent body changes. When I see someone like you in my practice I order the following tests in addition to a thorough physical examination: CBC CMP TSH Free T4 Total testosterone SHBG FSH LH Prolactin Ferritin 25 hydroxy vitamin D Serum Cortisol HbA1c Fasting is not required for these tests but they must be done at 8 am in the morning. I am assuming you have the conventional sleep-wake pattern ie you go to bed at night and rise in the morning time. (as opposed to night shift work). These tests look for potential hormone-related causes for your skin/body changes. Examples include thyroid and pituitary conditions.