DERMATOGLYPHICS OF FINGERS AND ITS CLINICAL CORRELATION WITH TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS

Dr.Akshailekshmi.P; Dr.V.S.Anandarani

Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2016

DERMATOGLYPHICS OF FINGERS AND ITS CLINICAL CORRELATION WITH TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS

Dr. Akshailekshmi. P, Dr. V. S. Anandarani

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;The dermatoglyphics is the study of epidermal ridges on the palm and sole. The epidermal ridges form well defined patterns that characterize individuals. It can be used for the clinical diagnosis of hereditary diseases. The present study is important in the evolution of the relationship between dermatoglyphic patterns and type II diabetes mellitus. If there is any significant correlation between diabetes and palmar ridges, the person at high risk for the development of diabetes can be identified in the early stage by a simple method. The present study was conducted in the general medicine outpatient department of Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute during the year (2014&ndash;2015). This study was conducted in 200 samples (100 cases and 100 controls). The finger print pattern was studied in detail by using scanning method. Results were compared with the previous study reports and were statistically analysed.</p>