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Allergy Facts > Atopy and Skin Disease
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Classic Atopy Symptoms
Pruritis (intense itching)
Recurrent Ear Infections
Excessive itching leading to secondary infection
"Areas most commonly affected include interdigital spaces on paws, muzzle, the periocular region around the eyes, axillae and groin areas, and ear pinnae. "
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Atopy and Skin Disease
Pruritic dermatitis and other dog skin diseases are among the most difficult and frustrating problems encountered in veterinary medicine today.
Solving these dermatology cases and establishing effective treatment can be challenging. While several dermatological disorders exhibit clinical signs similar to atopy, allergic dermatitis is but one of the many causes of pruritis in dogs and cats.
Is It Allergy?
A proper allergy diagnosis consists of a thorough physical examination, which includes a complete dermatological history. Clinical skill and experience help to differentiate the allergic patient from one that is scratching for some other reason. All other known causes of pruritis must be ruled out before a Type 1, IgE-mediated hypersensitivity can be diagnosed.
A Thorough History is Crucial.
A thorough clinical history will provide clues to the cause of the skin disorder, and assist you in prioritizing the necessary steps for a differential diagnosis. The following criteria have been established to determine which patients should be considered for further in vitro testing with Bio-Medical Services:
1. Member of a breed with a known pre-disposition for allergy.
2. Clinical symptoms beginning around 6 months of age.
3. Symptoms associated with seasonal changes.
4. Positive response to steroid/antihistamine treatment.
Have you treated for and ruled out?
Fleas Hypothyroidism
Scabies Demodicosis
Bacterial pyoderma
Malassezia (yeast dermatitis)
Skin scrapings, biopsies, diet changes and other treatments should be attempted in the course of your differential diagnosis. When these criteria have been met, and all other differential diagnoses are ruled out, then serum allergy testing with Bio-Medical Services should be your next consideration.
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