Weekly topical therapy based on plant extracts combined with lokivetmab in canine atopic dermatitis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Bensignor ◽  
Emilie Videmont
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 400-407
Author(s):  
Sue Paterson

Therapy for canine atopic dermatitis can be described as foundation or supplementary. Foundation therapy, which refers to allergen-specific immunotherapy, ciclosporin, glucocorticoids, lokivetmab and oclacitinib, is needed in all but the mildest of cases of canine atopic dermatitis. Supplementary therapies include drugs such as antihistamines, essential fatty acids, topical therapy and other systemic anti-inflammatory drugs. While it is uncommon for any of these supplementary drugs to provide adequate control of many cases of canine atopic dermatitis, they can reduce the frequency of relapse and reduce the amount of foundation therapy that is required when used in combination with them.


2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-82
Author(s):  
Tim Nuttall

Topical therapy in canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) can moisturise and soothe the skin; treat and prevent secondary bacterial and yeast infections; and remove debris, grease and allergens. Shampoos are commonly used but can be time-consuming. Non-rinsing wipes, foams and spot-on preparations facilitate topical application and improve compliance. The ideal topical product for CAD should be emollient, lipid-barrier sparing, microbiome balancing, easy to apply and well-tolerated, have some residual activity, and be safe for the dog and owner. Ophytrium is a novel Ophiopogon japonicus (Japanese mondo grass) derived product. It blocks inflammatory pathways, maintains epidermal morphology and barrier function, and reduces staphylococcal adherence and biofilm formation in human and canine epidermis models. It has been incorporated in shampoos and foams for dogs (Douxo S3®; Ceva Sante Animale, Libourne, France). Use of 3-week treatment cycles with one shampoo followed by a foam application every 2–3 days helps to ameliorate CAD (Douxo S3 Calm®) and superficial staphylococcal pyoderma (ophytrium/3% chlorhexidine; Douxo S3 Pyo®). Effective topical therapy used alone or alongside other modalities can improve the effectiveness and safety of treatment for CAD. Reducing the need for systemic antimicrobials is a vital part of antimicrobial stewardship.


2019 ◽  
Vol 143 (2) ◽  
pp. AB67
Author(s):  
Ichiro Imanishi ◽  
Jumpei Uchiyama ◽  
Takako Matsuda ◽  
Keijiro Mizukami ◽  
Hidekatsu Shimakura ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. 74-80
Author(s):  
Sayaka Shiomitsu ◽  
James Gillen ◽  
Salvatore Frasca ◽  
Domenico Santoro

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-e14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolanta Klukowska-Rötzler ◽  
Ludovic Chervet ◽  
Eliane J. Müller ◽  
Petra Roosje ◽  
Eliane Marti ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 181 (5) ◽  
pp. 118-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Wagner ◽  
K. J. Geh ◽  
M. Hubert ◽  
G. Winter ◽  
K. Weber ◽  
...  

Cytosine-phosphate-guanine oligodeoxynucleotides (CpG ODN) are a promising new immunotherapeutic treatment option for canine atopic dermatitis (AD). The aim of this uncontrolled pilot study was to evaluate clinical and immunological effects of gelatine nanoparticle (GNP)-bound CpG ODN (CpG GNP) on atopic dogs. Eighteen dogs with AD were treated for 8 weeks (group 1, n=8) or 18 weeks (group 2, n=10). Before inclusion and after 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks (group 1+2), 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks (group 2) 75 µg CpG ODN/dog (bound to 1.5 mg GNP) were injected subcutaneously. Pruritus was evaluated daily by the owner. Lesions were evaluated and serum concentrations and mRNA expressions of interferon-γ, tumour necrosis factor-α, transforming growth factor-β, interleukin (IL) 10 and IL-4 (only mRNA expression) were determined at inclusion and after 8 weeks (group 1+2) and 18 weeks (group 2). Lesions and pruritus improved significantly from baseline to week 8. Mean improvements from baseline to week 18 were 23 per cent and 44 per cent for lesions and pruritus, respectively, an improvement of ≥50 per cent was seen in six out of nine and three out of six dogs, respectively. IL-4 mRNA expression decreased significantly. The results of this study show a clinical improvement of canine AD with CpG GNP comparable to allergen immunotherapy. Controlled studies are needed to confirm these findings.


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