Abstract

A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF CHELIOSCOPY AND DERMATOGLYPHICS: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Dr. Naveen Katragadda, Dr. Vaishnavi Ramanan, Dr. Srikanth Tatikonda, Dr. Bhavya Bhavana G., *Dr. Vyshnavi Mulakala and Dr. TVD Mahendra

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Abstract

Background: Each individual's lip prints and fingerprints are said to be unique. The study of fingerprints and lip prints is widely used in both personal identification and criminal investigations. Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify the most common lip and fingerprint patterns in the South Indian population, as well as any correlations between lip print and fingerprint patterns. Materials and Methods: Two hundred students (100 males, 100 females) were included in the study. Lip prints were recorded for each individual using a dark colored lipstick and the right thumb impression was recorded using an ink pad. The lip prints and fingerprints were analyzed using a magnifying glass. The Chi square test was used for statistical analysis. Results: The loop pattern was shown to be the most common fingerprint pattern in both males and females, followed by the whorl pattern and then the arch pattern. Lip prints and fingeprints were shown to have no statistically significant association. Conclusion: In a forensic scenario, lip prints and fingerprints can be utilised for personal identification. Further research into the correlations between lip prints and fingerprints could be beneficial in forensic science.

Keywords: Cheiloscopy, dermatoglyphics, forensic identification.