Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Topical 0.1% tacrolimus for the treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus and pemphigus erythematosus in dogs.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Griffies, Joel D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Animal Dermatology Clinic · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Topical 0.1% tacrolimus was used for treatment of localized lesions associated with 10 cases of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) and two cases of pemphigus erythematosus (PE) either as a sole therapy (n=2) or as an adjunctive treatment (n=10). Eight of 10 dogs with DLE and both dogs with PE were improved following 8 weeks of topical application. In six of the eight dogs that improved, other medications were discontinued. No adverse effects in clinical or laboratory parameters were noted throughout the study.
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