Review article

Topical therapy in veterinary dermatology

Banović Frane ; College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
Nikša Lemo ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, student

Abstract

Topical therapy is extremely important in the management of allergic, infectious, and seborrheic disorders. Numerous commercial formulations are available for veterinarians and may include diverse active ingredients. Canine skin is often more sensitive than is human skin due to anatomical and physiological differences, including differences in the thickness of the stratum corneum, skin pH and hair follicle density which can facilitate cutaneous penetration of active ingredients. Therefore, it is highly recommended to use topical formulations registered only for applications in dogs. The application of topical formulations for treatment of canine superficial pyoderma, keratoseborrhoeic disorders and atopic dermatitis will be emphasized in this report.

Keywords

topical therapy; canine superficial pyoderma; keratoseborrhoeic disorders; atopic dermatitis

Hrčak ID:

223830

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/223830

Publication date:

11.6.2019.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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