Abstract
Results: A total of 366 patients with IHD (52.5% male and 47.5% female) with a mean age of 58.5 ± 7.5 years were evaluated. IHD was more prevalent between people 60-69 years old. Prevalence and occurrence of alopecia, hair whitening, DELC, and xanthoma were 79.2%, 78.7%, 34.1%, and 18.6%, respectively. Hyperlipidemia was seen in 70.5% of individuals with xanthoma. Alopecia was more prevalent in subjects with family history of baldness (P < 0.0001). Family history of hair whitening had a significant effect on its prevalence (P < 0.0001). Bilateral DELC was more prevalent than unilateral one (22.4% vs 12.5%). Conclusions: Male pattern baldness, hair graying, xanthoma, and earlobe crease are associated with increased risk of ischemic heart disease. These dermatologic signs can be considered as CVD risk factors for screening.
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