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Evaluation of the prevalence of concomitant idiopathic cyclic edema and cellulite

José Maria Pereira de Godoy1, Maria de Fátima Guerreiro de Godoy

  • 1Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, School of São Jose do Rio Preto-FAMERP and Research CNPq (National Council for Research and Development), Brazil. godoyjmp@riopreto.com.br

International Journal of Medical Sciences
|August 19, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Idiopathic cyclic edema, a condition causing fluid retention, frequently co-occurs with advanced cellulite. Managing this edema is crucial for effective cellulite treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Cellulite, particularly Grade II and III, affects many women.
  • Idiopathic cyclic edema (ICE) is characterized by daily fluid retention.
  • The relationship between ICE and advanced cellulite requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of idiopathic cyclic edema in patients with Grade II and III cellulite.
  • To assess if ICE is an aggravating factor in cellulite progression.
  • To highlight the importance of managing ICE in cellulite treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, quantitative, cross-sectional study.
  • Inclusion criteria: Grade II/III cellulite, BMI > 25 excluded, Grade I cellulite excluded, other edema causes excluded.
  • Diagnosis of ICE based on clinical history of fluid retention and diurnal symptom variation.

Main Results:

  • Out of 82 women with Grade II/III cellulite, 41 (50.0%) were diagnosed with ICE.
  • Mean age of participants was 34.9 years.
  • ICE was found to be an aggravating factor for cellulite.

Conclusions:

  • Idiopathic cyclic edema is prevalent in patients with advanced cellulite.
  • ICE frequently exacerbates cellulite, particularly in later stages.
  • Controlling ICE is essential for successful cellulite management.

Keywords:
Celluliteaminaphtoneidiopathic cyclic edematreatment

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