CARACTERIZAÇÃO, DIAGNÓSTICO E TERAPÊUTICA DO TEGUMENTO COMUM DE CÃES COM DERMATITE ATÓPICA: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) is a recurrent condition in veterinary dermatology. CAD is a chronic, pruritic and inflammatory skin disease. Variation in clinical presentations, due to genetic factors, extent of lesions, disease stage, secondary infections, as well as similarity to other skin diseases, can complicate the diagnosis of this disease. The inflammation of CAD is triggered by environmental allergens and skin microorganisms that are responsible for the aggravation of skin lesions. This continuous activation of the skin's inflammatory process can induce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines that contribute to cell damage. A better understanding of the pathogenesis of CAD has enabled more effective treatment protocols, including skin barrier repair and new treatments aimed at managing allergy-associated pruritus and inflammation. The objective of this research is to provide updates on the characterization, diagnosis and treatment of atopic dermatitis that affect dogs.