Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Delayed eye skin rash from glaucoma drops in Shih-Tzu dogs
By Shim, Jaeho et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2023·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Delayed periocular dermatitis as a rare side-effect of topical anti-glaucoma eyedrop instillation in two Shih-Tzu dogs with atopic dermatitis.
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Plain-English summary
Two Shih-Tzu dogs with skin allergies developed delayed skin irritation around their eyes after using specific eye drops for glaucoma. The irritation appeared about three months after starting the medication. Once the eye drops were stopped, the skin problems improved significantly, with one dog showing relief after about five months and the other after two months. If your dog has similar symptoms after using eye drops, it may be worth discussing this possibility with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
Two Shih-Tzu dogs with atopic dermatitis presented with delayed periocular dermatitis (PD) following the instillation of dorzolamide and dorzolamide/timolol combination eyedrops; the development of dermatologic signs took 94 and 104 d in cases 1 and 2, respectively. Hypersensitivity to anti-glaucoma eyedrops was highly suspected, and treatment was discontinued. Delayed PD was significantly relieved in cases 1 and 2, at days 155 and 64 after discontinuation, respectively. In this study, the clinical characteristics and progression of delayed PD were described to inform clinicians who may encounter this rare side effect.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36560838/