Canine atopic dermatitis (atopy)

Genetic aspects of atopy and atopic dermatitis.

This review presents updated evidence on the genetic basis of atopy and atopic dermatitis. The etiology of atopic processes remains partially unknown but is likely to result from multifactorial inheritance, with an interaction between genetic and environmental factors. It seems that at least two major mechanisms, non-antigen specific and antigen specific, regulate the immune response to environ...

Epidemiology of Canine Atopic Dermatitis

Nødtvedt A. 2007. Epidemiology of canine atopic dermatitis. Doctoral thesis. ISSN 1652-6880, ISBN 978-91-576-7346-6 Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a chronic, allergic skin disease associated with IgEmediated reactions to environmental allergens. Atopic dermatitis/eczema in humans shares many similarities with CAD and is an increasing problem in industrialized countries. This increase has bee...

Canine atopic dermatitis: what's new?

Much progress has been made in understanding canine atopic dermatitis (AD), its triggering factors, and the best approach to its diagnosis and management. This article discussess the clinical features of AD, the pitfalls of allergy testing, and how recent research developments can influence the clinical management of this condition. Of particular interest is the accumulating evidence of skin ba...

Canine atopic dermatitis - what have we learned?

Canine atopic dermatitis is a complex multifactorial disease. Here, Tim Nuttall, Maarja Uri and Richard Halliwell, representing three generations of veterinary dermatologists, describe the research underpinning our understanding of the condition and highlight its relevance to clinical practice.

Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Old and New Therapies