Author(s) Wollina U

Journal Dermatologic therapy. Date of publication 2018 Dec 18;volume ():e12805.

Abstract 1. Dermatol Ther. 2018 Dec 18:e12805. doi: 10.1111/dth.12805. [Epub ahead of print] Lipedema-An update. Wollina U(1). Author information: (1)Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Academic Teaching Hospital Dresden, Dresden, Germany. 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. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. DOI: 10.1111/dth.12805 PMID: 30565362

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