Cellulite
describes dimpling of skin, caused by
the protrusion of subcutaneous fat into the dermis creating an
undulating dermal-subcutaneous fat junction adipose tissue. The term
cellulite originated in France more than 150 years ago and began
appearing in English language publications in the late 1960s.
Descriptive names for cellulite
include orange peel syndrome, cottage cheese skin, the mattress
phenomenon, and hail damage.
The
SANTICA Anti-Cellulite Dietary Supplement
claims to help reduce cellulite and smooth the apperance of hips and
thighs.
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There appears to be a hormonal component
to its presentation. It is rarely seen in males. It is seen more
commonly in males with androgen-deficient states such as Klinefelter's
syndrome, hypogonadism, post-castration states and in those patients
receiving estrogen therapy for prostate cancer. The cellulite becomes
more severe as the androgen deficiency worsens in these males.
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While harmless, the dimpled appearance is
a cause of concern for some people. The cosmetics industry claims to
offer many remedies. There are no supplements that have been approved as
effective for reducing cellulite. Liposuction, which extracts fat from
under the skin, is not effective for cellulite reduction. Dieting does
not get rid of the dimpled appearance, but balanced eating, drinking and
exercising may help.
Cellulite has been found to be indistiguishable from ordinary fat in
every medical and scientific test. It is not proven whether any cosmetic
lotion, massager or pills can reduce/increase cellulite versus ordinary
fat. The only effective way to reduce cellulite is the same one which
reduces ordinary fat, namely exercise.
Cellulite is not
related to being overweight. Average and underweight people also get
cellulite.
Cellulite is not a different
kind of fat, but it can be more visible than fat deeper in the body.
Even thin people can have cellulite, because we all have layers of fat
just below the surface of the skin. Collagen fibers that connect fat to
the skin may stretch, break down, or pull tight, allowing the plump fat
cells to bulge out. This creates the rippled look of cellulite.
Heredity may play a part in whether or not you have cellulite. A poor
diet, "fad" dieting, sluggish metabolism, hormone fluctuations, and even
dehydration may play a role. A great deal of money is spent by people
who want to rid themselves of cellulite, but no amount of weight
reduction, exercise, massages, wraps, creams, supplements, or surgery
has proven to effectively eliminate it once you have it. Liposuction,
for instance, is not recommended for cellulite, and may even make it
look worse.
The best way to avoid cellulite may be to use common-sense measures:
- Eat a healthy diet rich in
fruits, vegetables, and fiber
- Stay hydrated with plenty of
fluids
- Exercise regularly to keep
muscles toned and bones strong
- Maintain a healthy weight (no
yo-yo dieting)
- Don't smoke
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