While awareness of lipedema is poor among the public and health professionals awareness of related diseases that look like lipedema is even worse. Misdiagnosis of lipedema is common. Proper diagnosis of lipedema requires a physical exam and tests to rule out other causes of diseases that look like lipedema. Photo diagnosis of lipedema increases the chance of misdiagnosis. Improper diagnosis leads to improper treatment and poor outcomes for patients.
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