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Hiv-associated Lipodystrophy

HIV-associated lipodystrophy is a syndrome of abnormal body fat distribution and metabolic disturbance that can occur in people living with HIV, particularly in association with certain antiretroviral therapies. It is characterized by the loss of fat (lipoatrophy) from the face, arms, legs, and buttocks and the accu…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 6 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 9× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2324-7339 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

HIV-associated lipodystrophy is a syndrome of abnormal body fat distribution and metabolic disturbance that can occur in people living with HIV, particularly in association with certain antiretroviral therapies. It is characterized by the loss of fat (lipoatrophy) from the face, arms, legs, and buttocks and the accumulation of fat (lipohypertrophy) in the abdomen, upper back, and breasts, sometimes occurring together. The condition is frequently accompanied by metabolic abnormalities such as insulin resistance, altered blood lipids, and an increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic complications. Although not usually life-threatening in itself, lipodystrophy can cause significant physical changes, psychological distress, and stigma, and it may affect adherence to treatment. Its development has been linked to specific drug classes, the duration of therapy, and patient factors, and management includes adjusting treatment regimens and addressing the associated metabolic risks. As a journal of HIV/AIDS research and prevention, this title's scope includes antiretroviral therapy and its effects; related peer-reviewed work has examined patterns of antiretroviral use and adverse drug reactions and cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors among people living with HIV. This page serves as a reference entry on HIV-associated lipodystrophy within the journal's broader study of HIV treatment and its complications.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2013

Pattern of Use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Regimens and Pattern of Occurrence of Adverse Drug Reactions in an Indian Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Patients

Rajesh RadhakrishnanCorresponding author
Radhakrishnan Rajesh M.Pharm, Asst Professor (Senior Grade), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Manipal College of pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal- 576 104, Karnataka, India.
Clinical Research In HIV AIDS And Prevention Cited by 1 doi:10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-12-174

How this research is being cited

The 6 articles above have been cited 9 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Clinical Research In HIV AIDS And Prevention (ISSN 2324-7339).

Journal editorial board
Manoj Sarma · United States Mohammed Merzah · Hungary Marta Talavera · Spain

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