Dematoglyphic analysis in Jatyaandh: A case-control study

Introduction: Dermatoglyphics stands as one of humanity's oldest and most enduringly useful techniques. Dermatoglyphics has historically been employed for identification since ancient times, its application in diagnosing various diseases gained attention as early as the 17th century. In recent decades, there has been a growing global interest in epidermal ridges, especially as it became apparent that individuals with chromosomal abnormalities often exhibit unusual ridge formations. Significant advancements have been achieved in researching and comprehending the connections between dermatoglyphics and various medical conditions. Consequently, dermatoglyphic analysis has gained acceptance as a valuable diagnostic tool in numerous diseases, particularly in disorders arising from chromosomal abnormalities. These conditions often coincide with alterations in patterns, highlighting the diagnostic utility of dermatoglyphic analysis. Materials and Methods: The objective of this study is to investigate the correlation between dermatoglyphics and Jatyaandh. In this study, 250 children diagnosed with Jatyaandh underwent examination, comparing their dermatoglyphic patterns with those of age and sex-matched controls. Dermatoglyphics prints were taken by ‘Ink method’ described by Cummins and Mildo. Results: Significant variances were noted in several dermatoglyphic traits among the cases. Specifically, the case group displayed differences in Finger Ridge Count, Total Finger Ridge Count, Absolute Finger Ridge Count, as well as an elevated atd angle, and a greater prevalence of whorl patterns on their digits.