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The difference between cellulite and cellulite

The difference between cellulite and cellulite

Orange peel skin is often referred to as cellulite. Did you know that that is actually not the correct name? The lumpy skin that many women suffer from is called cellulite. What is the difference with cellulite?

What is cellulite?

Just under your skin is connective tissue, which can stick and swell slightly, making your skin lumpy. It is also sometimes called orange peel. Cellulite is not dangerous. It's a cosmetic problem because many women don't like it on themselves. To clear up a misunderstanding:cellulite has nothing to do with fat.

What is cellulite?

Cellulite is a medical condition in which you have inflammation under your skin. Your skin may look lumpy, but your skin also looks red and irritated. Your skin may feel warm and you may experience nausea, chills, sweating, and swollen lymph nodes near the infected skin. If you have cellulite, an inflammation under your skin, that is a reason to go to the doctor.