Acrochordon as a marker of metabolic syndrome – A cross-sectional study from South India (original) (raw)

Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the association of acrochordons with metabolic syndrome and its components. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 100 patients with acrochordon and 100 age- and gender-matched controls who attended the dermatology outpatient department of a tertiary care center in South India from January 2017 to December 2017. A detailed dermatological examination was carried out in cases with respect to distribution, number, color, and morphology of acrochordons. Blood pressure (BP), pulse rate, waist circumference, height, weight, and body mass index were recorded in all cases and controls. Fasting lipid profile, fasting blood sugar, liver function test, and renal function test were done in all study participants. A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome was made based on the International Diabetes Federation metabolic syndrome worldwide definition specified for the Asian population. Statistical analysis was done using Pearson’s Chi-square test. Results...

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