Terapia tópica para controle da dermatite atópica canina – relato de caso / Topical treatment to control canine atopic dermatitis – case report

ABSTRACT

Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a genetically predisposed inflammatory, chronic and pruritic skin disease, which has an incompletely understood pathogenesis in dogs. The pathogenic view of CAD involves theories about epidermal disfunction where a higher penetration of allergens and microbes overstimulates the local immunity. Clinical signs involve pruritus in different sites and secondary infections. Due to its complexity, therapeutic approaches aim to reduce antigenic exposure, prevent overstimulation of immune system, strengthen the epidermal barrier, control secondary infections, wash and moisten the skin, reduce inflammation and modify the immune response. In this review, it was reported the case of a dog, five years old, diagnosed with canine atopic dermatitis and treated with topical medication.