Review Article
Loss of fingerprints: A hidden problem facing during biometric identification
Author Details
1. Consultant Dermatologist, National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.
2. Professor, Dept. of Dermatology and Venereology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Shahbagh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Abstract In the era of globalization as well as digitalization fingerprinting is the most acceptable form of digital recognition. It is the most available unique method for identification and individuality. But in recent years people from different corners of the world have noticed to have no fingerprinting incidentallywhen they are facing problems in digital identification and authentication systems. A thorough literature review was conducted involving different medical databases, using the following terms: loss of fingerprints, adermatoglyphia, and biometrics both individually and in combination. Surprisingly, no articles were found discussing specific guidelines for adermatoglyphic patients who have to undergo mandatory fingerprint verification. However, few case reports and scientific studies reveal that it will be a burning issue within the next decade. This article highlighted the epidemiology, types of adermatoglyphia, and challenges in diagnosing the cases and the importance of imposing other biometric methods to overcome the problem. Keywords: Adermatoglyphia, fingerprints |
Keywords: Adermatoglyphia, Fingerprints