Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laser therapy results for skin calcium deposits in 3 dogs
By Gesuete, Federica et al.·Published in American journal of veterinary research·2026·Department of Dermatology, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Effectiveness of Multiwavelength Locked System laser therapy for calcinosis cutis in 3 dogs: a case series.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs with skin problems called calcinosis cutis (CC) were treated with a special laser therapy to help reduce their lesions. The dogs included a 5-year-old male Labrador, an 8-year-old male English Bulldog, and a 3-year-old female German Shepherd, all of whom had underlying conditions that contributed to their skin issues. After receiving the laser treatment, two of the dogs had complete healing of their skin lesions and even grew back their fur within 7 to 12 weeks, while the third dog showed some improvement. No side effects were reported from the treatment.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy using a dual-wavelength near-infrared laser (Multiwave Locked System; Asa Srl) as adjunctive treatment in dogs with calcinosis cutis (CC). ANIMALS: 3 client-owned dogs presented to 2 referral veterinary hospitals from 2022 through 2023 were included. Cases were identified retrospectively via medical record review. Inclusion criteria were clinical and cytological features consistent with CC and histopathological examination when available, diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) based on clinical signs and diagnostic workup, availability of sufficient clinical records and photographic documentation, and owner consent for PBM therapy. Photobiomodulation was applied following a standardized protocol in scanning mode with a 2-cm collimated handpiece (approx 3-cm2 spot): 3 sessions during week 1, every 72 hours in week 2, and then weekly with 4 J/cm2 at the first session and 2.03 J/cm2 thereafter. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: Included dogs were a 5-year-old male Labrador Retriever and an 8-year-old male English Bulldog with naturally occurring HAC and a 3-year-old female German Shepherd with iatrogenic HAC. All presented with dermatologic lesions compatible with CC (erythematous-crusted plaques, erosive-ulcerative lesions, and/or papules). RESULTS: 2 dogs achieved complete lesion resolution with hair regrowth within 7 to 12 weeks; the third showed partial improvement. No adverse events occurred. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Findings, although based on a limited number of cases, suggest a potential supportive role for PBM in the management of CC. Controlled studies are warranted to establish standardized treatment parameters and clarify its role in CC.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41265032/