Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cyclosporin for treating skin problems in pets
By Robson, David C & Burton, Gregory G·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2003·Animal Skin and Allergy Service, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cyclosporin: applications in small animal dermatology.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Cyclosporin is a medication that has become more common for treating skin problems in small animals, like dogs and cats. It can help with conditions such as allergies, certain types of lupus, hair loss in cats, and other skin issues. While there are some side effects, they are generally minimal when the drug is used at the right doses for skin diseases. The article also talks about how to monitor the treatment and check for any potential toxicity. Overall, cyclosporin is considered a useful option for managing various skin conditions in pets.
Abstract
Cyclosporin has been increasingly used for the treatment of skin diseases in small animals. Reported uses include the treatment of atopy, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, feline acquired alopecia resembling pseudopelade of humans, pemphigus erythematosus, pemphigus foliaceus, perianal fistulae and sebaceous adenitis. In addition, cyclosporin has been used anecdotally for several other skin diseases. Few side effects have been noted at doses therapeutic for dermatologic diseases. Current suggestions for monitoring, and the value of trough cyclosporin serum concentrations for prediction of toxicity and efficacy are discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12603680/