What is CELLULITE?
Cellulite From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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This article is about the dimpled appearance of skin.

The dimpled appearance of cellulite (MedlinePlus) can be diagnosed by larger scale uneveness of the skin Cellulite is a topographic skin change that is claimed to occur in most postpubertal females. It is a modification of skin topography (evenness of the skin) evident by skin dimpling and nodularity that occurs mainly in women on the pelvic region, lower limbs, and abdomen and is caused by the herniation of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue, leading to a padded or orange peel–like appearance. Synonyms include: adiposis edematosa, dermopanniculosis deformans, status protrusus cutis, and gynoid lipodystrophy. Descriptive names for cellulite include orange peel syndrome, and cottage cheese skin.

Cellulite is thought to occur in 80-90% of the postpubertal female population. There appears to be a hormonal component to its presentation. It is rarely seen in males but is more common in males with androgen-deficient states such as Klinefelters syndrome, hypogonadism, post-castration states and in those patients receiving oestrogen therapy for prostate cancer. The cellulite becomes more severe as the androgen deficiency worsens in these males.

What causes CELLULITE and how is it formed?
The causes of cellulite are changes in metabolism and physiology such as gender specific dimorphic skin architecture, alteration of connective tissue structure, genetic factors, the microcirculatory system, the extracellular matrix, and subtle inflammatory alterations. But most of all, it is dependent on hormonal factors.

Hormones play a dominant role in the formation of cellulite. Estrogen may be the important hormone and initiate and aggravate cellulite. Other hormones including insulin, the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline, thyroid hormones, and prolactin are all believed to participate in the development of cellulite.

There is a genetic element in individual susceptibility to cellulite. Researchers have traced the genetic component of cellulite to particular polymorphisms in the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and hypoxia-inducible factor 1A (HIF1a) genes. Predisposing factors Several factors have been shown to affect the development of cellulite. Gender, race, biotype, distribution of subcutaneous fat, and predisposition to lymphatic and circulatory insufficiency have all been shown to contribute to cellulite.

A high stress lifestyle will cause an increase in the level of catecholamines, which have also been associated with the evolution of cellulite.

Wearing tight underwear enhances cellulite formation by impeding the flow of lymphatic fluid in the hips and thighs.

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Some other reasons are Water retention, circulation problems and dietary factors which include food additives, chemical preservatives & hormones causing cellulite.

How can you get rid of your CELLULITE?
Dieting has shown to have variable effects on improving or worsening the appearance of cellulite. An improper diet can only worsen cellulite, one must engage in a diet and nutritional which is related and specifically geared to the cause and alleviation of cellulite.

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