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ArticleIndian journal of dermatology

Metabolic Syndrome and Dyslipidemia among Nigerians with Lichen Planus: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Ifeanyi Chibuzor Okpala, Adeolu Oladayo Akinboro, Ifeanyi Ogochukwu Ezejoifor, Abel N Onunu, Benson Uchechukwu Okwara

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Article in Indian journal of dermatology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Ifeanyi Chibuzor OkpalaDepartment of Medicine, Dermatology Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Adeolu Oladayo AkinboroDepartment of Internal Medicine, Dermatology Unit, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso and LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Ifeanyi Ogochukwu EzejoiforDepartment of Medicine, Dermatology Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Abel N OnunuDepartment of Medicine, Dermatology Unit, University of Benin and University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.
Benson Uchechukwu OkwaraDepartment of Medicine, Dermatology Unit, University of Benin and University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University · NGUniversity of Benin Teaching Hospital · NGLadoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory skin disease of unknown etiology associated with chronic inflammation, oxidative stress induction, and cardiovascular risk factors.

objectivesTo document the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS), dyslipidemia, and associated factors in Nigerian patients with LP.

methodsA cross-sectional design was made to evaluate 90 patients with LP and 90 controls for MetS and dyslipidemia in two Nigerian teaching hospitals. Diagnosis of LP was made with the aid of histology, and MetS and dyslipidemia were diagnosed using the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III criteria.

resultsThe prevalence of MetS was insignificantly higher in LP than in control (18.9% vs. 13.5, LIMITATION: Availability of fund is a significant factor that limited the sample size to the minimum required as always in a poor-resource setting.

conclusionsLP 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.

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Dyslipidemialichen planusmetabolic syndromeNigeria

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