Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fluorescent light treatment clears hot spots in dogs fast
By Luciani, Luca & Marchegiani, Andrea·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2025·1Centro Veterinario Cattolica, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Photobiomodulation with fluorescent light energy as a sole treatment of pyotraumatic dermatitis (hot spot): a case series.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Eight dogs aged 2 to 8 years were treated for hot spots, a type of skin irritation often caused by scratching or allergies. They received fluorescent light energy (FLE) therapy, which involved two weekly sessions, and all dogs showed complete healing of their skin lesions. After treatment, none of the dogs experienced a return of itching or skin problems in the treated areas for at least a month. This suggests that FLE can be an effective standalone treatment for hot spots in dogs.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the therapeutical effect of fluorescent light energy (FLE) in managing pyotraumatic dermatitis in 8 dogs. ANIMALS: 8 dogs. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: 8 owned dogs between 2 and 8 years old with clinical signs and acute onset of naïve, not already treated pyotraumatic dermatitis. RESULTS: All the patients achieved resolution of the lesions within a maximum of 2 weekly FLE sessions (back-to-back protocol) as the sole therapeutical approach. Follow-up information was available for at least 1 month after resolution, and none of the dogs had recurrence of pruritus or dermatitis in the same treated area. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Pyotraumatic dermatitis is a common skin condition affecting particularly allergic dogs, and its severity can vary depending on the time of presentation, lesion extension, and bacterial complication. This is the first case series describing successful management of pyotraumatic dermatitis through FLE treatment alone.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40139161/