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Is lipedema something you're born with? is it genetic?
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For lipedema, the exact cause is not know but it does run in families and is thought that it may be inherited.
Answered 4/22/2023
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It is usually condition which runs in some families mostly in females the cause of which is not known exactly
Answered 4/26/2023
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