Skin Sodium, Potassium and Glycogen Levels in Psoriatic Patients Under Photochemotherapy

Abstract

Sodium, potassium and glycogen content was- measured in psoriatic plaques of patients receiving photochemotherapy. Glycogen levels decreased 48 hours after photochemotherapy but again rose to the original level 7 days after therapy. The significance of this change could not be evaluated. Sodium and potassium levels of psoriatic plaques did not show any significant change either ' 48 hours or 7 days after photochemotherapy.