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Dermatoglyphics in hypertension: a review
Buddhika T B Wijerathne1, Robert J Meier2, Thilini C Agampodi3
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Saliyapura, Sri Lanka. buddhikatbw@gmail.com.
Journal of Physiological Anthropology
|August 13, 2015
Summary
Certain fingerprint patterns, like whorls, and higher ridge counts may indicate a higher risk for developing hypertension. Further research is needed to confirm these dermatoglyphic markers for early hypertension screening.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Genetics
- Dermatoglyphics
Background:
- Hypertension is a leading global cause of death.
- Early identification of individuals at risk for hypertension is a significant medical need.
- Dermatoglyphic markers have been studied for their association with hypertension risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and appraise studies on the association between hypertension and dermatoglyphic markers.
- To evaluate the potential of dermatoglyphics for predicting hypertension risk.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of multiple databases (MEDLINE, PubMed, Trip, Cochran, Google Scholar) and gray literature up to December 2014.
- Included 17 relevant publications out of 37 identified.
- Followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
Main Results:
- Consistent findings indicate an increased frequency of whorl patterns in hypertensive individuals compared to controls.
- Hypertensive samples showed a higher mean total ridge count in digital dermatoglyphic analysis.
- Limitations in existing studies suggest the association is not yet definitively established.
Conclusions:
- Dermatoglyphic markers, specifically whorl patterns and total ridge count, show a potential association with hypertension.
- These markers could potentially be used for early screening of hypertension risk.
- Further investigation is required to overcome study limitations and confirm the clinical utility of dermatoglyphics for hypertension prediction.
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