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Dermatology. Lipoatrophia semicircularis, also known as semicircular lipoatrophy, [ 1 ] is a medical condition in humans, commonly known as ribbed thighs. It consists of a semicircular zone of atrophy of the subcutaneous fatty tissue located mostly on the front of the thighs. Skin and underlying muscles remains intact.
Endocrinology. Lipodystrophy syndromes are a group of genetic or acquired disorders in which the body is unable to produce and maintain healthy fat tissue. [1][2] The medical condition is characterized by abnormal or degenerative conditions of the body's adipose tissue. A more specific term, lipoatrophy (from Greek lipo 'fat' and dystrophy ...
Acquired generalized lipodystrophy (AGL), also known as Lawrence syndrome[1] and Lawrence–Seip syndrome, [1] is a rare skin condition that appears during childhood or adolescence, characterized by fat loss affecting large areas of the body, particularly the face, arms, and legs. [2]: 496 There are four types of lipodystrophy based on its ...
Outer hip pain. Outer hip pain might be caused by one of the gluteal muscles in the hip or tightness in the long band of connective tissue that runs down the leg, called the iliotibial (IT) band ...
Lipoatrophy. Lipoatrophy is the term describing the localized loss of fat tissue. This may occur as a result of subcutaneous injections of insulin in the treatment of diabetes, from the use of human growth hormone or from subcutaneous injections of copaxone used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. In the latter case, an injection may ...
Step 1: Begin in a seated position with your legs bent. Lean back slightly so your torso and thighs form a V shape, engaging your core to keep your back, shoulders and head lifted. Lift your feet ...
Lipohypertrophy[1] is a lump under the skin caused by accumulation of extra fat at the site of many subcutaneous injections of insulin. It may be unsightly, mildly painful, and may change the timing or completeness of insulin action. It is a common, minor, chronic complication of diabetes mellitus. Typical injection site hypertrophy is several ...
Growth hormone deficiency (GHD), or human growth hormone deficiency, is a medical condition resulting from not enough growth hormone (GH). [3] Generally the most noticeable symptom is that an individual attains a short height. [1] Newborns may also present low blood sugar or a small penis size. [2]