cellulite; adiposis edematosa; dermopanniculosis deformans; status protrusis; cutis; gynoid lypodystrophy
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Introduction
Dimpling of the skin resulting from protrusion of subcutaneous fat into the dermis.
Etiology
- hormonal role, estrogens contribute
- NOT due to being overweight
- average & underweight women also get cellulite
Epidemiology
- 85-98% of adult women
- more common in Caucasion than Asian women
- rarely in men, generally in association with:
- Kleinfelter's syndrome, hypogonadism, post castration, androgen antagonists in patients with prostate cancer
Clinical manifestations
- dimpling of skin covering subcutaneous fat often prominent on hips, thighs, abdomen & buttocks
Management
- no definite therapy
- weight loss has a variable effect on appearance[3]
- liposuction is the most popular treatment
References
- ↑ Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellulite
- ↑ Nootheti PK et al, A single center, randomized, comparative, prospective clinical study to determine the efficacy of the VelaSmooth system versus the TriActive system for the treatment of cellulite. Lasers Surg Med 2006, 38:908
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009