Topical 0.03% tacrolimus for treatment of pemphigus erythematosus in a Korea Jindo dog

J Vet Med Sci. 2008 Apr;70(4):415-7. doi: 10.1292/jvms.70.415.

Abstract

Topical 0.03% tacrolimus was used for treatment of a Korea Jindo dog diagnosed with pemphigus erythematosus. The dog was slowly improved following application of tacrolimus but did not achieve complete remission until end of this study. No adverse effects on clinical or laboratory parameters were noted during the topical tacrolimus therapy period.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Pemphigus / drug therapy
  • Pemphigus / pathology
  • Pemphigus / veterinary*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Tacrolimus / administration & dosage
  • Tacrolimus / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Tacrolimus