relation: http://eprints.science-line.com/id/eprint/937/
title: Effects of Hydroxychloroquine and Tacrolimus on Discoid Facial Lupus Erythematosus in a Dog
creator: Zhelavskyi, M.
creator: Kernychnyi, S.
creator: Betlinska, T.
subject: SF Animal culture
description: Discoid lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin in dogs. 6-year-old male German Shepherd weighing 38 kg was taken to the Small Animal Hospital at the University in Kyiv, Ukraine, with a history of progressive skin lesions. The indications of discoid lupus erythematosus in dogs manifested as red, scaly macules or papules on the skin�s surface. These gradually develop into follicular plugging, disc-shaped plaques with adherent scales, and peripheral hyperpigmentation. The oral hydroxychloroquine was used for medication, and the prescribed dosage was 5.0 mg per kilogram of the dog�s weight, administered once daily. The hydroxychloroquine was gradually reduced and discontinued within a month. Concurrent with the hydroxychloroquine treatment, the application of tacrolimus cream (Protopic® 0.03) was initiated. The veterinary physician also advised the dog owner to limit sun exposure to avoid any adverse effects. After a four-week period, there was a decrease in pruritus and erythema, and plaques had flattened although the skin still had some patchy hyperpigmentation. Approximately 3-4 weeks later, the veterinarian determined that the dog had achieved clinical remission as all the skin lesions had become completely flattened. The use of deproteinized calf blood extract gel (Solcoseril® Gel for external 4.15 mg/1 g, Legacy led to the complete disappearance of the initial redness and prevented the appearance of new skin lesions. These results can be considered as a safe and effective alternative to conventional treatment methods. © The Author(s) 2023
publisher: Scienceline Publication, Ltd
date: 2023-06-25
type: Article
type: PeerReviewed
format: text
language: en
identifier: http://eprints.science-line.com/id/eprint/937/1/WVJ%2013%282%29%2C%20360-364%2C%20June%2025%2C%202023.pdf
identifier:    (2023)     Effects of Hydroxychloroquine and Tacrolimus on Discoid Facial Lupus Erythematosus in a Dog.   World's Veterinary Journal.  pp. 360-364.  ISSN 2322-4568   
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relation: 10.54203/scil.2023.wvj39