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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.
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 ...
Marfanoid–progeroid–lipodystrophy syndrome (MPL), also known as Marfan lipodystrophy syndrome (MFLS) or progeroid fibrillinopathy, is an extremely rare medical condition which manifests as a variety of symptoms including those usually associated with Marfan syndrome, an appearance resembling that seen in neonatal progeroid syndrome (NPS; also known as Wiedemann–Rautenstrauch syndrome ...
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 .
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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).
Hair Loss in Women It’s normal to lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day . But it can be upsetting when you notice more hair loss than this, bald patches, a widening part, or a ponytail that keeps ...