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The hallmark characteristics are widespread loss of subcutaneous fat, ectopic fat deposition, leptin deficiency, and severe metabolic abnormalities such as insulin resistance. [9] Subcutaneous fat loss in AGL patients are visible in all parts of the body. AGL mostly affects face and the extremities and may look sunken or swollen in the eyes.
A more specific term, lipoatrophy (from Greek lipo 'fat' and dystrophy 'abnormal or degenerative condition'), is used when describing the loss of fat from one area (usually the face). This condition is also characterized by a lack of circulating leptin which may lead to osteosclerosis .
Metformin is the main drug used for treatment, as it is normally used for patients with hyperglycemia. [15] Metformin reduces appetite and improves symptoms of hepatic steatosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. [4] Leptin can also be used to reverse insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis, to cause reduced food intake, and decrease blood glucose ...
Dr. Artemis Simopoulos has spent decades studying the importance of essential fatty acids to human health and longevity. Elena Noviello/Getty Images, Courtesy of Dr. Artemis Simopoulos.
Sodium, medications, alcohol, and other factors can make your face look puffy. Here's how to lose weight in your face, per nutritionists and trainers. This Trick Helps Reduce Facial Swelling Quickly
In both prevention and treatment of disease in classical medicine, food and diet was central. The eating of correctly balanced foods made up the majority of preventative treatment as well as to restore harmony to the body after it encountered disease.
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FPL also refers to a rare metabolic condition in which there is a loss of subcutaneous fat in the arms, legs and lower torso. The upper section of the body, face, neck, shoulders, back and trunk carry an excess amount of fat. As the body is unable to store fat correctly this leads to fat around all the vital organs and in the blood (triglycerides).