Atopic Dermatitis

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Description

Signalment

Certain breds are predisposed to atopic dermatitis. These include West Highland White Terriers, English Setters, Shar-Peis, Wirehaired Fox Terriers, Golden Retrievers, Dalmatians, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Labrador Retrievers, Lhasa Apsos, Scottish Terriers, and Shih Tzus<sup.merck. The age of onset is generally between 6 months and 3 years, and there are no sex predispositions.

Diagnosis

Clinical Signs

Laboratory Tests

Biopsy

Other Tests

Pathology

Treatment

cyclosporin

Prognosis

Links

References

  1. Merck & Co (2008) The Merck Veterianry Manual (Eight Edition), Merial.