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

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

Background: Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory skin disease of unknown etiology associated with chronic inflammation, oxidative stress induction, and cardiovascular risk factors. Objectives: To document the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS), dyslipidemia, and associated factors in Nigerian...

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Main Authors: Ifeanyi Chibuzor Okpala, Adeolu Oladayo Akinboro, Ifeanyi Ogochukwu Ezejoifor, Abel N Onunu, Benson Uchechukwu Okwara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
Subjects:
Dyslipidemia
lichen planus
metabolic syndrome
Nigeria
Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2019;volume=64;issue=4;spage=303;epage=310;aulast=Okpala

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