Topical Therapy of Skin Scabs in Psoriasis with Salicylic Acid: Case Report

Abstract

The objective was to evaluate the keratolytic and anti-inflammatory action of salicylic acid in the affected area in the case reported. Methods. Clinical photography a digital camera was used Olympus SP570UZ with master software 2.0. The images obtained both in the initial phase without treatment and at the 72 hours of treatment were transferred and stored on a 4-core Sansung computer. The auto-dial adjustment option was selected. In this way, the camera selects the optimal way to take the photo shot. Analysis of the affected skin with scabs. Image J software was used to measure the area selected for the study in both cases. This measurement was made in pixels for the photographic region under study. Results. The image j software program measures the areas in pixels, to decrease in measurement error there was no calibration. That is, the measurement of the areas in pixels was maintained. The percentage ratios of the affected or non-affected areas for both left and right legs are presented in Tables. It is possible to observe the reduction of the affected area. The doubtful areas represent for the left leg 5.21% and for the right leg 30.08% after treatment. Only a clearly visible area with crusts and scabs of 1.60% was observed after treatment.