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====Glucocorticoids====

====Glucocorticoids====

Glucocorticoids the most commonly used anti-inflammatory drugs in veterinary dermatology. Although they are are cheap and efficaceous, they are associated with many undesirable side effects and so should be used with caution as a last resort in atopic dermatitis.

Glucocorticoids the most commonly used anti-inflammatory drugs in veterinary dermatology. Although they are are cheap and efficaceous, they are associated with many undesirable side effects. They should therefore be used with caution in atopic dermatitis. Drugs such as prednisolone or methyl-prednisolone can be used in the initial stages of treatment to break the itch-scratch cycle while animals begin to respond to other forms of control. They may also be used to manage seasonal atopy for a few months of the year. Short courses that gradually taper off can be implemented in flare-ups, or corticosteroids can be used as a very last resort in pets non-responsive to other forms of treatment.

 

AD, but must be used with care and, ideally,

will help minimize the dose and frequency

required. Genuine seasonal AD that requires

3-4 months treatment each year, however, can

problems. Short courses (0.5-1.0 mg/kg once

daily for 3-5 days) can also be administered to

treat flares of inflammation in dogs otherwise

well controlled on other medication.

Topical treatment directs the steroid to affected skin

Topical treatment directs the steroid to affected skin