Lipedema-An update.

Resource type
Author/contributor
Title
Lipedema-An update.
Abstract
Lipedema is a chronic disabilitating disease affecting the subcutaneous adipose tissue of the extremities in females during or after puberty. The disease is characterized by bilateral swelling of legs and/or arms, bruising, and pain. In contrast to lymphedema, the most distal parts remain unaffected. In contrast to obesity, patients with lipedema have a lower risk of diabetes mellitus. The pathogenesis is not well understood. However, hormonal factors seem to play a vital role, as it is an exclusively female disorder. The recent advantages in understanding and treating lipedema are reviewed.
Publication
Dermatologic therapy
Volume
32
Issue
2
Pages
e12805
Date
2019 Mar
Journal Abbr
Dermatol Ther
Language
eng
ISSN
1529-8019 1396-0296
Rights
© 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Extra
Place: United States
Citation
Wollina, U. (2019). Lipedema-An update. Dermatologic Therapy, 32(2), e12805. https://doi.org/10.1111/dth.12805