Cellulite - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Know about the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments of Cellulite on body

By Skin & Hair Academy | February 19, 2016

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Characterized by dimples on thighs and buttocks of women, Cellulite is the deposition of fat in pockets beneath skin surface, affecting the dermal and subdermal layers.[1],[2].

Symptoms [3]

Pain or tenderness in the affected area

Tight, glossy, stretched appearance of the skin

Inflammation or skin redness which grows as the infection spreads

Skin rash or sore that starts suddenly, and spreads fast over the first 24 hours

Warm skin around the red areas, which may be accompanied by fever

Cause [4]

It is commonly caused by Staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria which enter the skin through cracks,
peels, wounds or
insect bites

People at Risk [5]

People with the following conditions are at risk of cellulitis:

Circulation problems

Chickenpox or shingles

Obese or excessively overweight

Poorly controlled diabetes

Weak immune system

Previous episodes of cellulitis

Treatment of Cellulitis [6]

Treatment depends on the causative agent and the severity of symptoms. Available treatment options may include:

For Primary Symptoms : Penicillin group of antibiotics prescribed mainly for not-so-severe symptoms
For severe symptoms : In case of hospital admissions, intravenous antibodies may be prescribed