2006-10-10 18:33:36 · 5 answers · asked by Fuzzybunny95531 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Lipodystrophy
'Lipo" is Latin for "fat" and "dystrophy" is Latin for "abnormal or degenerative condition". A more specific term, lipoatrophy is used when describing the loss of fat from one area (usually the face).
A lipodystrophy can be a lump or small dent in the skin that forms when a person keeps performing injections in the same spot. These types of lipodystrophies are harmless. People who want to avoid them can do so by changing (rotating) the places where they perform injections. For diabetics, using purified insulins may also help.
Lipodystropies can be a possible side effect of HIV medication (mainly the protease inhibitors).Other lipodystropies manifest as the excess or lack of fat in various regions of the body. These include but are not limited to having sunken cheeks, "humps" on the back or back of the neck. They are often seen as a symptom of AIDS or as side-effects from antiretroviral drugs.
2006-10-10 19:56:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi lipodystraphy is a condition where body fat is lost or re dirstributed arounf the body.Usually found in people who are taking HIV medications as well as certain Cancer medications.
2006-10-11 01:36:47 · answer #2 · answered by Houtxchico 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.aegis.com/factshts/network/simple/lipodys.html
2006-10-11 01:48:49 · answer #3 · answered by hwall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipodystrophy
2006-10-11 01:36:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know
2006-10-11 01:35:07 · answer #5 · answered by i_wanna_know 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋