Metabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia among Nigerians with lichen planus: A cross-sectional study

Conclusions: LP has an insignificant association with MetS and a significant association with dyslipidemia among Nigerians. The family history of DM is an independent predictor of MetS in LP patients. LP patients should be routinely screened for MetS and its components.

Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ifeanyi Chibuzor Okpala Adeolu Oladayo Akinboro Ifeanyi Ogochukwu Ezejoifor Abel N Onunu Benson Uchechukwu Okwara Source Type: research