Cellulite: a cosmetic or systemic issue? Contemporary views on the etiopathogenesis of cellulite

Tokarska, Kamila; Tokarski, Sławomir; Woźniacka, Anna; Sysa-Jędrzejowska, Anna; Bogaczewicz, Jarosław

doi:10.5114/ada.2018.77235

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“…Most postadolescent women have cellulite [ 65 , 66 ]. Cellulite is manifested by topographic disorders of subcutaneous tissue, such as nodules, edema, and abnormal fibrosis [ 67 ].…”

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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., syn Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.) and Its Topical Applications: A Review

Macedo

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Militão

et al. 2020

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Topical application is an important administration route for drugs requiring local action on the skin, thereby avoiding their systemic absorption and adverse side effects. Rosmarinus officinalis L. (syn. Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.), popularly known as rosemary, is an aromatic plant with needle-like leaves belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Rosemary has therapeutic properties and has been used in the folk medicine, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, mainly for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which are attributed to the presence of carnosol/carnosic and ursolic acids. The therapeutic use of rosemary has been explored for the treatment of inflammatory diseases; however, other uses have been studied, such as wound healing and skin cancer and mycoses treatments, among others. Besides it therapeutic uses, rosemary has potential applications in cosmetic formulations and in the treatment of pathological and non-pathological conditions, such as cellulite, alopecia, ultraviolet damage, and aging. This review aims to critically discuss the topical applications of rosemary found in the literature while also offering relevant information for the development of topical formulations of its bioactive compounds.

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“…Most postadolescent women have cellulite [ 65 , 66 ]. Cellulite is manifested by topographic disorders of subcutaneous tissue, such as nodules, edema, and abnormal fibrosis [ 67 ].…”

Section: Cosmetic Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., syn Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.) and Its Topical Applications: A Review

Macedo

Santos

Militão

et al. 2020

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127

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“…Lipodystrofia gynoidalna stanowi w obecnych czasach bardzo szeroki problem. Szacuje się, że dotyka od 80 do 90% kobiet w wieku postpokwitaniowym [16,17]. Jak już wspomniano, istnieje wiele metod stosowanych w zmniejszaniu widoczności tego defektu kosmetycznego.…”

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“…Skóra objęta zmianami cellulitowymi jest często sucha, ma zmieniony koloryt, a w nasilonym stadium lipodystrofii może dawać odczucia bólowe [17]. Działania niwelujące objawy cellulitu powinny także poprawiać podstawowe cechy skóry, takie jak poziom nawilżenia, jej funkcja barierowa i pH.…”

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Analysis of the effect of a one-time vibrotherapy treatment on selected skin characteristics, body composition and body circumferences of women with lipodystrophy

Piotrowska¹,

Czerwińska-Ledwig²

2021

Aesth Cosmetol Med

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Lipodystrophy is a common problem that is more common in women than in men. Among the many methods of therapy, local vibrotherapy can be distinguished. However, the literature does not indicate which parameters describing the vibration stimulus show the optimal effect. The aim of the study was to indicate the vibration parameters which, after a single treatment, will affect selected skin features, composition and body circumferences of women with lipodystrophy. A study was conducted among 33 women who were divided into two groups and underwent a one-time vibration treatment with the use of low and high vibration parameters. Changes in body parameters were noticed in all women. Vibration treatments used to eliminate cellulite must be performed in series. With a single treatment, the use of a less intense stimulus may bring more beneficial effects to the skin. Studies with an extended observation protocol will indicate in the future whether these beneficial effects are adaptable.

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“…Gynoidal fat is regarded as an attractive feature in women but when excessive, it is perceived as ugly. It is associated with excessive fat accumulation in these deposits but its etiology is subject to several theories [ 1 ]. Most highlight superficial fat, especially gynoidal fat promoted by estradiol via its estrogen receptor alpha (ERa) while fat cells produce estrogen, particularly in obesity.…”

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Efficacy of an Anti-Cellulite Herbal Emgel: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Cellulite describes unsightly skin overlying subcutaneous fat around thighs and buttocks of post-pubescent females. A herbal ‘emgel’ containing volatile oils and extracts of A traditional Thai herbal compress was tested in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 18 women aged 20–50 year with severe cellulite. Appearance of cellulite (primary outcome), thigh circumferences, skin firmness, and cutaneous blood flow (secondary outcomes) were assessed at baseline, 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks with a 2-week follow-up. Herbal emgel applied onto the thigh skin twice daily reduced cellulite severity scores in every time point. The score was reduced from 13.4 ± 0.3 (baseline) to 12.1 ± 0.3 (week 2) and 9.9 ± 0.6 (week 12). All secondary outcomes improved with both placebo and herbal emgels suggesting that ingredients in the base-formulation might be responsible. Querying of participants, analysis of their diaries, and physical monthly inspections found no adverse events. The herbal emgel safely improved the appearance of cellulite, while the base emgel may play a role for other endpoints. Further studies on the active constituents and their mechanism of action are needed to further explore these factors.

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Cellulite: a cosmetic or systemic issue? Contemporary views on the etiopathogenesis of cellulite

Cited by 49 publications

References 19 publications

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., syn Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.) and Its Topical Applications: A Review

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., syn Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.) and Its Topical Applications: A Review

Analysis of the effect of a one-time vibrotherapy treatment on selected skin characteristics, body composition and body circumferences of women with lipodystrophy

Efficacy of an Anti-Cellulite Herbal Emgel: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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