Table 1 Thyroid gland diseases, other systemic conditions and habits in the OLP and control groups (N = 102, each)
From: Oral lichen planus and thyroid gland diseases: possible associations
Characteristics | OLP Group | Control group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Thyroid gland diseases | |||
Hypothyroidism | 13 (12.7%) | 10 (9.8%) | 0.659 |
Others thyroid gland conditions | 4 (3.9%) | 6 (5.9%) | 0.748 |
Thyroid gland disease-related medication | |||
Levothyroxine Sodium | 13 (12.7%) | 10 (9.8%) | 0.659 |
Other concomitant systemic diseases | |||
Allergic conditions | 15 (14.7%) | 19 (18.6%) | 0.574 |
Diabetes Mellitus | 4 (3.9%) | 5 (4.9%) | 1 |
Dyslipidemia | 21 (20.6%) | 30 (29.4%) | 0.196 |
Habits | |||
Smoking | 12 (11.8%) | 25 (24.5%) | 0.028 |
Alcohol | 3 (2.9%) | 1 (1.0%) | 0.621 |