Recently, I noticed that my body looks strange. My cheeks are shrunken, my belly is getting bigger, and the veins on my arms and legs seem larger. You have signs of lipodystrophy syndrome, which has been described for several years in HIV-infected patients but appears to be more frequent since the advent of combination antiviral therapy. Signs of lipodystrophy include More fat in the neck, breasts, and abdomen.
Soft tissue changes including ingrown toenails, dry skin, and hair loss.
Metabolic abnormalities including high cholesterol, fat, or sugar levels in the blood. It has also been observed in patients on other drugs and people not taking antiviral therapy. The cause of lipodystrophy syndrome is unknown, and doctors are not sure what's the best way to manage it. Nevertheless, you should talk to your doctor about it. Some patients may need to take medication for high cholesterol, fat, and sugar levels.