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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Lipoatrophia semicircularis
			\| image = [[File:Lipoathropia_semicircularis.jpg\|250px]]
			\| caption = Lipoatrophia semicircularis on the thigh
			\| synonyms = Ribbed thigh
			\| field = [[Dermatology]]
			\| symptoms = Localized semicircular loss of [[subcutaneous fat]]
			\| complications = None
			\| onset = Sudden
			\| duration = Variable
			\| causes = Unknown, possibly related to [[electromagnetic fields]] or [[pressure]]
			\| risks = Office environments with certain conditions
			\| diagnosis = Clinical examination
			\| differential = [[Lipoatrophy]], [[Lipodystrophy]]
			\| prevention = Modifying workplace environment
			\| treatment = None required, resolves spontaneously
			\| prognosis = Excellent
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}
	'''Lipoatrophia semicircularis''' is a medical condition characterized by semicircular zones of atrophy or indentation of the skin, typically appearing on the front of the thighs. It is often associated with office work environments, particularly those involving extensive use of computers.		'''Lipoatrophia semicircularis''' is a medical condition characterized by semicircular zones of atrophy or indentation of the skin, typically appearing on the front of the thighs. It is often associated with office work environments, particularly those involving extensive use of computers.

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==
	The primary symptom of '''Lipoatrophia semicircularis''' is the appearance of semicircular zones of atrophy or indentation on the skin. These zones are typically 1-2 cm wide and can extend around the circumference of the limb. The skin within these zones appears normal, but is thinner than the surrounding skin. There is no associated pain or discomfort.		The primary symptom of '''Lipoatrophia semicircularis''' is the appearance of semicircular zones of atrophy or indentation on the skin. These zones are typically 1-2 cm wide and can extend around the circumference of the limb. The skin within these zones appears normal, but is thinner than the surrounding skin. There is no associated pain or discomfort.

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	The exact cause of '''Lipoatrophia semicircularis''' is unknown. However, it is often associated with office work environments, particularly those involving extensive use of computers. Some researchers have suggested that the condition may be related to electromagnetic fields, but this has not been definitively proven.		The exact cause of '''Lipoatrophia semicircularis''' is unknown. However, it is often associated with office work environments, particularly those involving extensive use of computers. Some researchers have suggested that the condition may be related to electromagnetic fields, but this has not been definitively proven.

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==
	Diagnosis of '''Lipoatrophia semicircularis''' is typically based on the characteristic appearance of the skin. In some cases, a skin biopsy may be performed to rule out other conditions.		Diagnosis of '''Lipoatrophia semicircularis''' is typically based on the characteristic appearance of the skin. In some cases, a skin biopsy may be performed to rule out other conditions.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	There is currently no specific treatment for '''Lipoatrophia semicircularis'''. In most cases, the condition resolves spontaneously over time. In some cases, changes to the work environment, such as the use of a different chair or desk, may be recommended.		There is currently no specific treatment for '''Lipoatrophia semicircularis'''. In most cases, the condition resolves spontaneously over time. In some cases, changes to the work environment, such as the use of a different chair or desk, may be recommended.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Dermatology]]		* [[Dermatology]]
	* [[Skin conditions]]		* [[Skin conditions]]
	* [[Office work environment]]		* [[Office work environment]]

	[[Category:Skin conditions]]		[[Category:Skin conditions]]
	[[Category:Office work environment]]		[[Category:Office work environment]]
	[[Category:Dermatology]]		[[Category:Dermatology]]

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'''Lipoatrophia semicircularis''' is a medical condition characterized by semicircular zones of atrophy or indentation of the skin, typically appearing on the front of the thighs. It is often associated with office work environments, particularly those involving extensive use of computers.

== Symptoms ==
The primary symptom of '''Lipoatrophia semicircularis''' is the appearance of semicircular zones of atrophy or indentation on the skin. These zones are typically 1-2 cm wide and can extend around the circumference of the limb. The skin within these zones appears normal, but is thinner than the surrounding skin. There is no associated pain or discomfort.

== Causes ==
The exact cause of '''Lipoatrophia semicircularis''' is unknown. However, it is often associated with office work environments, particularly those involving extensive use of computers. Some researchers have suggested that the condition may be related to electromagnetic fields, but this has not been definitively proven.

== Diagnosis ==
Diagnosis of '''Lipoatrophia semicircularis''' is typically based on the characteristic appearance of the skin. In some cases, a skin biopsy may be performed to rule out other conditions.

== Treatment ==
There is currently no specific treatment for '''Lipoatrophia semicircularis'''. In most cases, the condition resolves spontaneously over time. In some cases, changes to the work environment, such as the use of a different chair or desk, may be recommended.

== See also ==
* [[Dermatology]]
* [[Skin conditions]]
* [[Office work environment]]

[[Category:Skin conditions]]
[[Category:Office work environment]]
[[Category:Dermatology]]

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