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This research examines how geographic region affects lip print patterns in adolescents from the Andean regions of Peru.

February 9, 2026Open Access

Geographical Variation in Lip Print Patterns Among Adolescents from the High Andean Quechua and Suni Regions in Perú

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This research examines how geographic region affects lip print patterns in adolescents from the Andean regions of Peru.
Analyzed lip print samples from adolescents in high Andean regions
Identified dominant lip print patterns
Evaluated the influence of geographical factors on lip morphology
Lip print patterns show a dominant morphology specific to high Andean adolescents
Geographic region significantly influences lip morphology
Findings support the use of lip prints as a biometric tool.

Abstract

The results indicate that lip print patterns have a characteristic dominant pattern in high Andean adolescents, with a significant influence of the geographic region on the morphology of the lips. The results underscore the significance of lip prints as a biometric method and offer proof of the morphological diversity of the Andean populations.

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Espinoza et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69897983f0ec2af6756e73ba https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2026.109416

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