Cheiloscopy and dermatoglyphics as screening tools for type 2 diabetes mellitus

Area of Science:

• Forensic Odontology
• Dermatology
• Diabetology

Background:

• Diabetes mellitus is a global health concern requiring effective screening methods.
• Lip prints and fingerprints are unique biometric identifiers.
• Investigating novel, non-invasive screening tools for diabetes is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the efficacy of cheiloscopy (lip print analysis) as a screening tool for diabetes.
• To evaluate the utility of dermatoglyphics (fingerprint patterns) in identifying diabetic patients.
• To compare the diagnostic potential of lip prints and fingerprints in diabetes screening.

Main Methods:

• A study involving 100 participants (50 diabetics, 50 controls) aged 17-60.
• Lip prints were collected and classified using the Suzuki and Tsuchihashi system.
• Fingerprint patterns were analyzed and categorized according to Henry's classification system.

Main Results:

• Predominance of Type II and IV lip print patterns in diabetic patients versus Type I in controls (statistically significant).
• No significant differences in fingerprint patterns were observed between diabetic and control groups.
• Gender analysis did not reveal significant differences in either lip print or fingerprint patterns.

Conclusions:

• Cheiloscopy demonstrates potential as a non-invasive screening tool for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Dermatoglyphics is not a suitable screening method for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Lip print pattern analysis may offer a novel approach for early diabetes detection.