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Pemphigus foliaceus in dogs: hair loss occurs, skin becomes red, and itchy. Dogs suffering from autoimmune diseases of the skin may experience a variety of symptoms, including persistent itching and scratching, lesions, wounds, blisters, and other skin damage, as well as loss of skin pigment. [5]
Intermittent use of topical steroids for atopic dermatitis is safe and does not cause skin thinning. [6] [7] [8] Skin atrophy can occur with both prescription and over the counter steroids creams. [9] Low doses of prednisone by mouth can also result in skin atrophy.
Triamcinolone acetonide, sold under the brand name Kenalog among others, is a synthetic corticosteroid medication used topically to treat various skin conditions, [13] to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores, and by injection into joints to treat various joint conditions.
Common side effects with long-term use include osteoporosis, cataracts, thrush, and muscle weakness. [6] Serious side effects may include psychosis, increased risk of infections, adrenal suppression, and bronchospasm. [6] Use in pregnancy is generally safe. [7] It works by decreasing inflammation and immune system activity. [6]
The disease usually starts in the late fall or early spring, and can regrow in about six months, although the hair may be different in color or texture. Treatment with melatonin may result in hair regrowth sooner, so it is thought that the amount of daylight influences this condition. The dogs are affected between the ages of two to four years. [2]
The treatment involves injecting a patient’s own blood cells into the scalp to promote new hair growth. “There have now been multiple studies showing that PRP is a promising therapy for ...
In the context of glucocorticoids, potency is generally a quantitative notion referring to the dose required to produce a useful anti-inflammatory effect, so that a smaller dose of a more potent drug (e.g. dexamethasone) is approximately equivalent, in both its therapeutic and side effects, to a larger dose of a less potent drug (e.g. prednisone).
A dog's coat is composed of two layers: a top coat of stiff guard hairs that help repel water and shield from dirt, and an undercoat of soft down hairs, to serve as insulation. [1] Dogs with both under coat and top coat are said to have a double coat. Dogs with a single coat have a coat composed solely of guard hairs, with little or no downy ...