Anti-inflammatory therapy for canine atopy

摘要

This article covers the management of canine atopic dermatitis, including proactive therapy, integrated treatment programmes, anti-inflammatory treatment option, acute and chronic atopic dermatitis, glucocorticoids, topical tacrolimus, and other specific drug therapies.Canine atopic dermatitis (AD) is a very common pruritic and inflammatory skin disease, It is a complex condition that involves poor skin barrier function, abnormal skin inflammation, allergies to environmental and/or food allergens, atopic conjunctivitis, secondary skin and ear infections, an association with chronic/recurrent otitis externa and pododermatitis, and external trigger factors, e.g., temperature, humidity, irritants, stress, etc.