
Acquired Lipodystrophy
📋Overview
Acquired lipodystrophy refers to a group of disorders characterized by the loss or abnormal distribution of body fat that develops after birth, rather than being inherited. It is a modern term encompassing various forms of fat loss due to autoimmune, infectious, metabolic, or idiopathic causes. This distinguishes it from congenital or genetic lipodystrophies. The condition can affect localized areas or be generalized.
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