Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with severe itching from atopic dermatitis treated with new drug
By Curtis, Cathy F.·Published in Companion Animal·2014·Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, Dermatology Referral Service, The Chestnut Veterinary Group, 1 Hoe Lane, Ware, Herts SG12 9LS·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Case report: an ‘atypical’ atopic
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 20-month-old neutered female Labrador was brought in for severe itching that didn't improve with various treatments. She was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (a skin allergy) but continued to suffer despite trying antihistamines, immunotherapy, and other medications. Eventually, she showed side effects from the treatments. The good news is that she started responding well to a new medication called oclacitinib, which may help manage her itching more effectively.
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Abstract
A 20-month-old, neutered female Labrador was presented for dermatology referral with a history suggestive of a cutaneous hypersensitivity disorder. Following a series of investigative tests, she was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis but despite therapy with antihistamines, immunotherapy, cyclosporine and glucocorticoids, the dog continued to be pruritic and ultimately started to show signs of iatrogenic hyperglucocorticoidism. The recent launch of the antipruritic drug oclacitinib may provide a further alternative option for maintenance treatment in such a case, and the dog's early response to this novel therapy is discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2014.19.4.204