Cellulite has been found to be indistinguishable 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 known way to reduce the appearance of cellulite is to reduce overall body fat by altering diet or exercise, although it may remain visible even on very slim women.
The cause of cellulite is unknown. But, some theories point to stress, and diet as potential causes, or at least aggravators.
Orange-peel skin (cellulite)
Orange-peelskin (cellulite) is the name given to finely nodular, irregular dimpling of the surface of the skin, which is seen mainly in women and particularly on the thighs and buttocks. This is caused by fatty deposition in the subcutaneous fatty tissues. The more fat or fluid is deposited, the more pronounced are the typical changes which are reminiscent of orange peel or – in the advanced stage– a mattress.
Orange-peelskin is not a disease but can be a first sign of lipoedema. Controlled weight, exercise and under some circumstances the wearing of compression stockings can reduce the cellulite.
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