Psoriasiform-lichenoid-like dermatosis in three dogs treated with microemulsified cyclosporine A.
Cyclosporine has been reported to be effective for the treatment of various cutaneous autoimmune disorders in dogs. Adverse reactions have generally been limited to gastrointestinal tract disturbances and cutaneous eruptions. The article describes antimicrobial-responsive cutaneous reactions in 3 dogs being treated with microemulsified cyclosporine A because of various dermatologic conditions. Cutaneous reactions in these dogs were similar to psoriasiform-lichenoid dermatitis and may represent an atypical staphylococcal infection.
Werner
Alexander H
AH
Valley Veterinary Specialty Services, 13125 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA.
D000818:Animals; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012628:Dermatitis, Seborrheic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary
D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine