Cellulite is that substance that is lurking on your thighs and on your rear. It is the substance that drives you mad trying to hide it. But, what is it really and is there a possibility that you can get rid of it? Cellulite has been described as having the texture of an orange peel. It is dimples that form on the skin. This is caused by the protrusion of subcutaneous fat into the dermis of the skin.

The fact: up to 98% of post pubertal females have to deal with cellulite of some form or another. Caucasian women will experience it the most between races. And, because mostly women get it (it is rare for a man to experience it) it is thought to be caused by hormones. On a good note, though, cellulite is not necessarily a condition of being overweight but is found on people of all shapes and weights. There are no health risks from cellulite itself.

For those men that suffer from this condition, it is often due to the males being androgen deficient. Individuals that suffer from Klinefelters syndrome, post castration, and hyprogonadism are likely to experience cellulite. Men who have to receive estrogen to help with prostate cancer may also have the condition affecting them.

Treatments For ItAre They Out There?

Try as you might, for most people, cellulite is not something that will go away without a lot of work. But, there is help available. In the cosmetic world, there are some solutions that can help you. For example, liposuction is said to help to a certain degree. And, there are those that offer other treatments to hide the dimples as well.

The most beneficial way to get rid of cellulite, like it or not, is through eating a balanced diet including plenty of water as well as getting the exercise that to keep muscles lean. A balanced diet will consist of good sources for vitamins and minerals that come from vegetables and fruits.

Although cellulite, also known as orange peel syndrome, hail damage and mattress phenomenon is not something that effects you health wise, it can do damage to your self esteem if extreme and definitely isnt something youll brag about. But, rest assured that through a good regimen of diet and exercise, you can, hopefully, see some results.