Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New treatments for managing dog allergic skin disease
By Forsythe, Peter & Jackson, Hilary·Published in In Practice·2020·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: New therapies for canine atopic dermatitis
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A young dog with itchy skin was diagnosed with canine atopic dermatitis, a common allergic skin condition that requires ongoing treatment. Recently, two new therapies have been developed that specifically target the underlying causes of this condition, offering more options for managing the symptoms. These newer treatments can help reduce itching and improve the dog's skin health, making it easier for owners to care for their pets. While there is no cure for atopic dermatitis, these advancements provide hope for better management of this chronic issue.
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Abstract
Background: Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is an incurable inflammatory and pruritic allergic skin disease that starts in young dogs and requires lifelong management. There have been limited choices for the management of CAD, but over the past few years two, more‐targeted, therapies have been developed.Aim of the article: This article aims to review the use of these newer therapies and how they fit into the management of this complex disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1136/inp.m340