Can Hiv Cause Fat Loss Under Eyes

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HIV/AIDS and Lipodystrophy Treatments Part II: Treatments for Fat Loss

Table of Contents Fat in the Body Switching HIV Drugs Fat Loss in the Face Temporary Facial Fillers Permanent Facial Fillers Taking Care of Yourself Fat in the Body Fat is needed for the body to function. It plays an important role inkeeping the skin and hair healthy, protecting body organs, and maintaining bodytemperature. Fat is also stored energy. There are different types of fat found in the body. Visceral fat is...

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loss of fat around eyes and legs

Hello and thank you for all the info and help on the site.Ive been on meds since 2003 .First on trizivir and viramiune till 2008 then switched to aptripla till current.My legs and arms are skinny and under my eyes i have these big sunken in circles...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello and thanks for posting. I do think that your current regimen of Atripla is least likely to cause progression of the lipoatrophy. The under eye area can be addressed with facial fillers. I believe that Artefill is the best filler to improve... Read more »

Loss of Fat Under the Eyes

I have been HIV+ for several years and have loss of fat under my eyes which is an effect from the virus as I have only been on sustiva/truvada combo for 9 months.I live in Australia and was wondering if you know of the best type of filler/surgery...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello, and thanks for posting. For people who have loss fat in the under eye area I think that Radiesse is a good option. The hyaluronic acid products (Juvederm, Restylane, etc) can be used in this area as well, but don't last as long. Sculptra... Read more »

what causes muscle and fat loss

My sister has been on ARVs for more than 10 years .However she is experiencing muscle and fat loss. How can we help? Is it okey to introduce Herbal Treatment ? Which Hebal treatments can bring back her fat and muscle? Worried sister...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Fat loss in HIV can be due to age, history of low CD4 count, genetics, certain HIV meds (ie stavudine and zidovudine), and other factors. If she is taking stavudine or zivodudine should check to see if other meds are available (such as tenofovir or... Read more »

Which Meds Cause Loss of Facial Fat

Which Meds are proven to cause loss of facial fat. I take reyataz/truvada/norvir. I am starting to notice some dimpling indicative of loss of facial fat. Can you offer a list of the worst offenders?...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello and thanks for posting. The worst offenders for causing loss of facial fat are AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir, Combivir, Trizivir) and d4T (stavidine, Zerit).... Read more »

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Fat loss in the cheeks but no HIV disease

Posted by Serge2008, 2 Replies

Hi! I'm a 41yo French heterosexual man and I live in Pennsylvania. Three years ago, I started to notice a sudden fat loss in my cheeks in a short period of time. I was worried about something serious and I had various blood test for cancer and HIV... Read more »

Research suggests microbial cause of fat changes

Posted by Anonymous

You must, I repeat, must read this article from the New York Times magazine, available online at http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/13/magazine/13obesity.html?th&emc=th. Technically, the article is about obesity, but reveals that fat changes in the... Read more »

HIV Risk - Blood in Eye & Glass Cut

Posted by pupiz, 2 Replies

Hi, all. Please let me know if I am at risk for HIV from these to encounters. I was in Canada on vacation a couple of weeks ago and we left at about in the morning and came back at about 3:00pm. When we left the maid was cleaning the suite beside... Read more »

hair loss

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Are any women out there suffering from hair loss that could be med related? If so, what did you determine the problem drug to be and were you able to do anything about it?If you fouund it to be med related and you changed/stopped did you get any... Read more »

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