#lipoatrophy

Another reason to hit the leg presses and pull-downs: They may improve your strength and endurance as you age.

Living with lipo won’t get long-term survivor Lillibeth Gonzalez down.

Lipodystrophy can lead to social withdrawal and loss of self-esteem.

Abnormal body fat distribution includes visceral fat and a hard belly.

Abnormal body fat distribution is still a concern for many people living with HIV.

This issue discusses lipodystrophy and HIV, including causes and treatments for abnormal changes such as visceral fat and hard belly.

Lipo can be a constant reminder of living with HIV and can lead to loss of self-esteem and social withdrawal.

Understanding lipodystrophy among people living with HIV, including visceral fat and hard belly.

Abnormal body fat changes remain a challenge for many people living with HIV.

HIV positive since at least 1982, he participated in the Pitt Men’s Study, a long-running AIDS research project.

People with the virus are living longer and are thus more likely to develop diabetes—plus certain HIV meds may also raise the risk.

A side effect of some HIV meds, lipodystrophy results in a redistribution of fat.

What is lipodystrophy and what causes it?

Lipodystrophy, or abnormal changes in fat distribution, is a common problem among people living with HIV.

While newer antiretrovirals have reduced the prevalence of lipodystrophy, a significant proportion of the HIV population still suffers from th...