ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN SHIH-TZU: CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Maria Eduarda Ramalho Lopes
  • Brisa Lafeta Rabelo Santos
  • Maria Cecilia Silva Fonseca
  • Ivete Mariana Pereira de Souza
  • Maria Cecilia Silva Fonseca
  • Emerson Márcio Gusmão
  • Matheus Pereira da Silva
  • Juliano Santos Siqueira
  • Renê Ferreira Costa
  • Otaviano de Souza Pires Neto
  • Daniel Ananias de Assis Pires
  • Marielly Maria Almeida Moura
  • Marianna Gabriela Cota Reis e Reis
  • José Roberto Maciel Menezes Junior

Keywords:

Pruritus, Immunomediation, Oclacitinib, Allergens

Abstract

Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a chronic, immune-mediated, multifactorial inflammatory disease that represents one of the main challenges in veterinary dermatology. It is characterized by an intense immune response to environmental allergens, associated with skin barrier dysfunction and genetic predisposition. Clinical signs include persistent pruritus, erythema, alopecia, and secondary infections, with individual variations in disease presentation and progression. Diagnosis is clinical, based on the exclusion of other pruritic dermatoses and the use of specific criteria, aided by complementary exams. Treatment requires a multimodal approach, including immunomodulatory agents, topical care, hypoallergenic diets, and environmental control. Continuous management and owner compliance are essential to maintain the patient's quality of life. New therapies are being studied, reinforcing the importance of ongoing veterinary training.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2025.029-096 

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Published

2025-10-06

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Expanded Science: Innovation and Research

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Copyright (c) 2025 Maria Eduarda Ramalho Lopes, Brisa Lafeta Rabelo Santos, Maria Cecilia Silva Fonseca, Ivete Mariana Pereira de Souza, Maria Cecilia Silva Fonseca, Emerson Márcio Gusmão, Matheus Pereira da Silva, Juliano Santos Siqueira, Renê Ferreira Costa, Otaviano de Souza Pires Neto, Daniel Ananias de Assis Pires, Marielly Maria Almeida Moura, Marianna Gabriela Cota Reis e Reis, José Roberto Maciel Menezes Junior

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Lopes, M. E. R., Santos, B. L. R., Fonseca, M. C. S. ., de Souza, I. M. P. ., Fonseca, M. C. S. ., Gusmão, E. M. ., da Silva, M. P. ., Siqueira, J. S. ., Costa, R. F., Pires Neto, O. de S., Pires, D. A. de A. ., Moura, M. M. A. ., Reis e Reis, M. G. C. ., & Menezes Junior, J. R. M. . (2025). ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN SHIH-TZU: CASE REPORT. Seven Editora, 1782-1791. https://sevenpubl.com.br/editora/article/view/8173