Lipoatrophia semicircularis
| Lipoatrophia semicircularis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Semicircular lipoatrophy[1]) |
| Specialty | Dermatology  |
Lipoatrophia semicircularismedical condition in humans, commonly known as ribbed thighs.
It consists of a semicircular zone of atrophy of the subcutaneous fatty
Semicircular lipoatrophy mainly affects office workers. The ribs in the thighs are typically between 2 and 4 cm high and are typically located at about 72 cm above the ground, which is the standard height of office furniture.
Cause
It is not yet clear what exactly causes semicircular lipoatrophy. Some hypotheses are that it is caused by localized pressure[2][3] or by electromagnetic fields.[4]
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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See also
- Lipodystrophy
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
- S2CID 39905400.
- S2CID 46065748.
- PMID 16885849.
External links
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