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Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary and Human Dermatology
The advent of caninised monoclonal antibodies has transformed the management of atopic dermatitis, paving the way for targeted medicine in a discipline long confined to corticosteroids and non-specific immunosuppressants. In parallel, human dermatology has also experienced an unprecedented acceleration in the number of authorised biotherapies. This article provides a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge on monoclonal antibodies used in veterinary and human dermatology, as well as future prospects.
Use of Nexgard and Nexgard Spectra in Canine Dermatology
In veterinary dermatology, afoxolaner, an isoxazoline administered orally in dogs, has transformed the management of demodicosis, sarcoptic mange and infestations by fleas and ticks in particular. This article provides a comprehensive review ranging from pharmacology to the latest publications, whether with Nexgard or Nexgard Spectra.
Update of the Bibliography in Veterinary Dermatology [May 2026]
To read the 26 new articles published in May 2026, click on the Bibliography tab then News. They are added to all the articles referenced since 1990!
Congress Report
Perianal and perigenital dermatoses in dogs
The perianal, perineal and perigenital regions of the dog constitute an anatomical territory whose complexity is frequently underestimated in routine consultation. Yet the dermatoses that occur there are common, polymorphic and liable to cause significant morbidity. Intractable pruritus, chronic pain, ulcerative or nodular lesions: these are all clinical presentations that demand a structured diagnostic approach. At the recent ESVD congress, our colleague Elisa Maina from the University of Bern provided a comprehensive overview of these various dermatoses.
Complete update on Malassezia in dogs and cats
Yeasts of the genus Malassezia constitute lipophilic fungal agents that have evolved as cutaneous commensals and opportunistic pathogens across various mammalian and avian species. Their involvement in canine and feline dermatological and otological conditions represents a daily clinical challenge for veterinary practitioners on a global scale. At the recent NAVDF congress in Orlando, our colleague Ross Bond, a world specialist on the subject, had the opportunity to provide a comprehensive update, covering pathogenic, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.
Feline Sporotrichosis: Clinical Aspects and Epidemiology
On the occasion of the last NAVDF congress held in April in Orlando, our colleagues Drs. Flavia Clare and Clarissa Souza provided a comprehensive review of sporotrichosis, a rare and largely unknown fungal dermatosis.
Dermatoses of the nasal planum in dogs
Dermatoses of the canine nasal planum represent a unique diagnostic challenge for the veterinary practitioner, despite their relative frequency in dermatological consultations. The etiological diversity of these conditions, combined with the frequent overlap of clinical presentations, requires a rigorous methodical approach that our colleague Laura Ordeix presented at the last ESVD congress held in Bilbao, Spain.
2025 Update on the Etiopathogenesis of Canine Atopic Dermatitis
Canine atopic dermatitis represents a major clinical challenge in contemporary veterinary medicine, with a prevalence that continues to increase in urban canine populations. This chronic inflammatory skin condition, characterized by intense pruritus and recurrent cutaneous lesions, significantly affects the quality of life of animals and constitutes a frequent reason for consultation in veterinary dermatology. At the recent NAVDF congress in Orlando, our colleague Rosanna Marsella had the opportunity to provide a comprehensive 2025 update on the etiopathogenesis of Canine Atopic Dermatitis.
Press review
Immune-mediated skin disorders in cats: Part 2.
Feline immune-mediated skin diseases comprise a complex set of rare but potentially serious conditions that can mimic various infectious or allergic dermatoses. This second part of a series on immune-mediated dermatoses examines six distinct pathological entities characterized by specific pathophysiological mechanisms.
Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy in Atopic Cats
Intradermal allergy tests and specific allergen immunotherapy are still underutilized in the therapeutic management of feline dermatological conditions. This situation persists despite the demonstrated efficacy of these approaches in managing feline cutaneous atopic syndrome.
Immune-mediated skin diseases in cats: Part 1.
Immune-mediated skin diseases in cats, although rare, present a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for veterinary practitioners. These pathologies, characterized by a dysregulation of the normal immune response, can manifest with variable clinical signs, ranging from erythema and alopecia to skin erosions, with or without pruritus, often mimicking other more common dermatological conditions.
Off-label use of oclacitinib in a case of canine pemphigus foliaceus.
Pemphigus foliaceus represents a rare but significant autoimmune bullous dermatosis in dogs. Systemic corticosteroids are usually the first-line treatment, but their variable efficacy and significant side effects justify the exploration of therapeutic alternatives, as was the case in this clinical case.
Review article
Feline Cutaneous Herpes Viral Infection: Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects
Cutaneous viral dermatoses often remain underdiagnosed in cats, not only due to their relative rarity but also due to the inherent complexity in precisely identifying the causal agent.
Update on Canine Dermatomyositis
Canine dermatomyositis (DM) is an inflammatory ischemic vasculopathy of immune origin with a strong genetic predisposition, primarily affecting the skin and, to a lesser extent, striated muscles. We present a comprehensive pathogenic, diagnostic, and therapeutic overview of this dermatosis.
