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Whats Facial Wasting
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Facial wasting vs. lipoatrophyDr. Moyle,Welcome to the site! I have been a fan of this area for a while.What really is the difference between facial wasting and lipoatrophy? Are they the same thing?This is a source of constant confusion for me.Remi...
Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Lipoatrophy is loss of fat, it could be anywhere:local or general, whereas facial wasting is specifically just about fat (and possibly muscle)loss in the face. In persons with HIV and body shape chages the face is sometimes the only place affected...
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possible supplements for facial wasting?Dr. Young,If I understand it correctly, Nelson Vergal in the Body's Nutrition and Wellness... Read more »Trizivir causing facial wasting?Dear Doctor:What could be the possible causes of marked facial wasting after only 15 months on... Read more »
Articles
FAQs About Facial WastingBasics and Prevention | Treatment | Insurance | Personal Stories Basics and Prevention Newly diagnosed: Which meds should I choose to avoid lipoatrophy? How long should I wait to begin treatment for facial wasting? How do I craft an... Read more »
Fighting WastingOn March 24, 2000, Nutritionists In AIDS Care (NIAC) and the AIDS Wasting Foundation (AWF) presented an all-day conference at Hunter College in New York City. The conference was entitled "Progressive Management of AIDS Wasting: 2000," and one of... Read more »
Reconstructive Treatments for Facial Lipodystrophy SyndromeIssue: Reconstructive treatments for Facial Lipodystrophy Syndrome generally involve injecting various substances to supplement or fill out certain contours of the face. Lipodystrophy Syndrome (LDS) is characterized by abnormal redistribution of... Read more »
Second Bioplasty Congress in Mexico: PMMA for Facial and Buttock LipoatrophyI attended the second International Congress on Bioplasty in Guadalajara last week. Here is the program in Spanish: www.bioplastia.org.mx/es/programa.php . Cosmetic and dermatology physicians from Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia came... Read more »
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Facial Wasting
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Has anyone found a way to deal with facial wasting? I'm not on treatment yet but still have terrible facial wasting.Read more » question about facial wasting
Posted by Anonymous
Is facial wasting from the disease or the meds ?Read more » Facial Wasting?
Posted by Anonymous
Please help!! I have been told that there is a wasting condition assicated with HIV. In particular wasting of the face . Is it remotely possible that this wasting can start right away( within 3-4 months of infection) I am scared so far all my test...
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Facial wasting
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Can anyone tell me about treatments that have helped them with facial wasting? My face just 'sunk', more or less, overnight. This is really bothersome and my doctor said there is nothing to be done. Please respond. Thank you.Read more »
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