Adrenal insufficiency - Causes. 1  Causes of acute adrenal insufficiency are mainly sudden withdrawal of long-term corticosteroid therapy, Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome, and stress in people with underlying chronic adrenal insufficiency.
Lipoatrophy is a common complication of protease inhibitor administration in HIV patients. These are antiretroviral medications that may lead to central fat accumulation and fat tissue loss in other parts of the body. Lipoatrophy caused by HIV medications are usually generalized or total.
Cosmetic Properties. Alpha lipoic acid also has the ability to smooth skin by increasing its exfoliating capacity, or the removal of dead skin cells from the skin's surface. In addition, this potent little antioxidant regulates the production of oil glands, as under or overproduction can clog pores.