[Lipedema pain-the neglected symptom]

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[Lipedema pain-the neglected symptom]
Abstract
Pain, which is a central characteristic of lipedema, allows differentiation from other fat tissue diseases. The analysis of the multiple aspects of pain beyond a quantification of pain scale scores could make molecular disease and therapy mechanisms accessible. Lipedema pain is causally linked to lipedema fat. First robust data show peripheral sensory changes. Tissue weight and systemic inflammation are becoming less likely as causes for the experianced pain. Furthermore, genetics and hormonal influences need to be investigated. Lipedema pain cannot currently be treated with drugs. Physical therapy shows transient relief. Liposuction has been shown to have a long-term effect on pain. The potential of modulating the perception of pain with psychotherapeutic approaches is emerging as a potentially effective new therapeutic approach.
Publication
Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany)
Volume
74
Issue
8
Pages
575-579
Date
2023-08
Journal Abbr
Dermatologie (Heidelb)
Language
ger
ISSN
2731-7013
Library Catalog
PubMed
Citation
Hucho, T. (2023). [Lipedema pain-the neglected symptom]. Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany), 74(8), 575–579. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00105-023-05189-4
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