Autoimmune skin diseases in the dog.
Diagnoses of autoimmune skin diseases require very careful observation of the skin lesions, and selection of an intact vesicle for histopathological examination. If available, immunofluorescent studies can be very useful in confirming the diagnosis of autoimmune skin disease. Seven autoimmune skin diseases are briefly reviewed. Therapy must be aggressive and owner warned of the guarded prognosis.
D000818:Animals; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D004285:Dogs; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008722:Methods; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents