Relationship between waist hip ratio index and photonumeric cellulite severity scale on cellulite

Abstract

Link of Video Abstract: https://youtu.be/ytotD9AJQPE Introduction: Cellulite is one of many alterations in the physiology of the skin that obesity is linked to. Waist circumference measurement, in addition to body mass index (BMI), is another method for identifying obesity and assessing the risk of disease associated with body weight. The waist hip ratio (WHR), which is calculated by adding the measurements of the waist and hips, is a tool for identifying the kind of obesity. We sought to ascertain how the WHR index and PCSS related to cellulite. Method: Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, this study was an observational analytical study using a cross-sectional methodology with 40 female cellulite patients. Age and family background were noted. A measuring tape was used to determine the WHR index value. The PCSS scale is used to assess the severity of cellulite. Gamma correlation analysis was used to examine the link between the WHR index and PCSS; a relationship was considered significant if the p-value was less than 0.05. Results: Cellulite occurs more frequently in women aged 26–35 years (37.5%) who have a family history of cellulite (82.5%) and WHR index values ≥ 0.85 (45%) with a mild degree of severity based on PCSS, totalling 20 people (50%). The findings of the study revealed a significantly positive association (p<0.05) with a very strong strength between the WHR index and PCSS (r=0.94). Conclusion: The WHR index and the PCSS for cellulite have a very strong association.