Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Oral cyclosporin A controls skin lupus in rough collie
By Font, Artur et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2006·Hospital Ars Veterinaria, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Treatment with oral cyclosporin A of a case of vesicular cutaneous lupus erythematosus in a rough collie.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old rough collie was diagnosed with vesicular cutaneous lupus erythematosus, a skin condition that causes painful blisters and lesions. The dog was treated with oral cyclosporin A, an immunosuppressive medication that helps manage the immune response. After starting the treatment, the dog's symptoms were successfully controlled for over 18 months, leading to a significant improvement in its skin condition and overall comfort.
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Abstract
Cyclosporin A (CsA) is an immunosuppressive agent that can be used as alternative treatment to glucocorticoid therapy. This case report describes a case of vesicular cutaneous lupus erythematosus in a rough collie successfully controlled with oral CsA for more than 18 months.
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