ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Lipoedema as a Social Problem. A Scoping Review.
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- A qualitative study exploring the experiences of individuals living with lipoedema and the impacts it has on their quality of life.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2026Article
- Lipedema and obesity: biological interactions, diagnostic challenges, and principles of interdisciplinary management - a narrative review.Adipocyte · 2026Review
- Lipedema and obesity: A narrative review and treatment protocol.JPRAS open · 2026Review
- Lipedema World Alliance Delphi Consensus-Based Position Paper on the Definition and Management of Lipedema: Results from the 2023 Lipedema World Congress in Potsdam.Nature communications · 2026Article
- Disordered eating risk and well-being in women with lipedema.Frontiers in global women's health · 2026Article
- More than meets the eye: phenomenological insights into the functioning of people with lipoedema.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2025Article
- Examining the characteristic features of lipedema and the usefulness of BMI and WHtR in clinical evaluation.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Beyond the physical: The interplay of experienced weight stigma, internalised weight bias and depression in lipoedema.Clinical obesity · 2025Article
- Therapeutic Applications of Ketogenic Diets in Lipedema: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence.Current obesity reports · 2025Review
- Assessment of lipoedema awareness among polish women- online survey study.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Functioning of People with Lipoedema According to All Domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- The Usefulness of the Application of Compression Therapy among Lipedema Patients-Pilot Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Lipedema: Insights into Morphology, Pathophysiology, and Challenges.Biomedicines · 2022Review
- A Scoping Review of Available Tools in Measurement of the Effectiveness of Conservative Treatment in Lipoedema.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
(1) Background: Lipoedema is a disease characterized by excessive bilateral and symmetrical accumulation of subcutaneous tissue in the lower extremities. It is a poorly understood condition, and low awareness of its existence often leads to incorrect diagnosis Initially, lipoedema was considered to be completely independent of lifestyle Currently, however, more and more cases of the coexistence of lipoedema and obesity are described in the literature as additionally affecting the severity of the disease The aim of the review is to present lipoedema as a social problem. (2) Methods: Materials on lipoedema in the social context were selected from 2018-2021. The PRISMA-Scr checklist was used in the review. (3) Results: Research has shown that more than 3/4 of patients with lipoedema are also overweight or obese. Patients with lipoedema have many comorbidities, and their presence negatively affects the quality of life. The quality of life in patients with lipoedema is lower than in healthy patients. (4) Conclusions: The number of studies available on lipoedema is low. Obesity is common in patients with lipoedema. Mental disorders increase the level of experienced pain. Lipoedema significantly reduces quality of life. A healthy lifestyle in patients with lipoedema could be helpful for prevention of complications and disability.
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