Treatment of canine idiopathic seborrhea with isotretinoin.
The efficacy and safety of isotretinoin in the treatment of idiopathic seborrhea in dogs were examined. Isotretinoin was judged effective in only 1 of 8 dogs. Side effects included mild conjunctivitis, transient erythematous rash, and increased serum cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations.
D000818:Animals; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary; D012628:Dermatitis, Seborrheic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D015474:Isotretinoin; D008297:Male; D011537:Pruritus / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary; D014212:Tretinoin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014212:Tretinoin; D015474:Isotretinoin