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The term connective tissue weakness describes an inferiority of the connective tissue in different areas of the body. Depending on which tissue is affected, a wide variety of symptoms occur. In everyday use the term connective tissue weakness is often associated with cellulite (so-called orange peel skin). However, a weakness of the connective tissue can … Connective tissue weakness

Cellulite / Orange peel A weakness of the connective tissue can be visible on the outside as cellulite (orange peel skin). The term cellulite, which is often erroneously and synonymously used, should be distinguished from cellulite, which, in contrast to cellulite, describes an inflammatory change in the subcutaneous fatty tissue. Cellulite (orange peel skin) is … Cellulite / Orange peel | Connective tissue weakness

Varicose veins Varicose veins (varicosis) can also be an expression of weakness of the connective tissue. This occurs when the walls of the veins, which are supposed to ensure the return flow of blood to the heart, lose their elasticity. As a result, the venous valves, which determine the direction of blood flow, no longer … Varicose veins | Connective tissue weakness

Prophylaxis Once the first signs of connective tissue weakness such as orange peel skin or stretch marks have appeared, their progression can be prevented relatively well with the above-mentioned means, but damage to the connective tissue that has already occurred is difficult to combat. If you know that your mother, aunt or grandmother suffers from … Prophylaxis | Connective tissue weakness