incorrect, rich in fats and simple carbohydrates; taking oral contraceptives; too tight clothing; diabetes mellitus; excessive weight loss; excessive exposure to heat sources; pregnancy; obesity; sedentary lifestyle; stress.
and discomfort at the level of the affected area; except for this form, cellulite does not create any disturbance, except clearly the aesthetic one: the skin affected by cellulite takes on the appearance of the typical orange peel, a consequence of the accumulation of liquids in the adipose tissue.
The appearance of cellulite skin is generally spongy and swollen.
and balanced, free from excess;PLEASE NOTE
The information below on drugs and remedies for the treatment of cellulite is not intended to replace the direct relationship between health professional and patient. Always consult your doctor and / or specialist before taking any product (drug or remedy for external or internal use) to combat cellulite.
Cellulite drugs
The treatment of cellulite, as can be seen from what is written, is purely behavioral.
Despite this, on the market there are over-the-counter drugs for cutaneous use that can be used in the presence of localized adiposity accompanied by cellulite. These drugs - generally formulated as creams or emulsions to be applied on the area affected by the disorder - are indicated only in adults and contain escin (substance having a "plant origin) and levothyroxine in combination.
We specify, however, that despite being OTC drugs - therefore freely purchasable without prescription - their use should take place only after consulting your doctor.
Herbal remedies against Cellulite
Herbal medicine could also be useful against cellulite; many drugs can, in fact, act on the microcirculation, stimulating circulation and favoring the "melting" of cellulite. Among the remedies used in this sense, we remember:
- Gotu kola (Gotu kola): gotu kola is a plant widely used in anti-cellulite creams, thanks to its reactivating properties of the microcirculation. Centella asiatica extract is available both as a cream and as capsules to be taken orally.
- Horsetail (Equisetum arvense): the extracts of this plant are often used for the formulation of anti-cellulite creams, especially together with other extracts. The phytocomplex is rich in mineral salts, saponins, flavonoids and alkaloids. In addition to creams, the plant is used in phytotherapy in the form of a diuretic, remineralizing and deflating herbal tea, therefore indicated to lighten the heaviness of the legs, which is associated with cellulite.
- Red grapevine (Vitis vinifera): rich in antioxidant substances, the phytocomplex of the red vine is characterized by the presence of flavonoids and anthocyanins which act in synergy preventing the increase in capillary permeability.
- Pineapple (Pineapple Sativus): bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme obtained from pineapple "extract": this enzyme could be useful in the fight against cellulite due to its soothing, anti-reddening and anti-edema properties. Pineapple "extract" is also useful because improves the permeability of capillaries and promotes the drainage of edematous tissues.
- Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum): the drug marker is escin, a saponin with strong microcirculation stimulating capabilities: a cream formulated with this active ingredient is indicated to increase capillary resistance and decrease permeability.
NOTE: it is recommended to apply anti-cellulite creams or products on clean skin without lesions; it is also recommended to avoid a sedentary lifestyle, to practice constant physical exercise and to follow a healthy and balanced diet. No drug, cosmetic product or natural remedy, in fact, is able, alone and in the absence of a correct lifestyle, to counter this disorder.
PLEASE NOTE
Aesthetic cellulite not to be confused with infectious cellulite, caused by inflammation of the connective tissue: in this pathological form, bacteria penetrate the skin starting from superficial micro-lesions, infecting the entrance site. The most involved pathogens are streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus.
The therapy is purely antibiotic and involves the administration of specific drugs that must be prescribed by the doctor.
