Cutaneous drug eruptions

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1990 Nov;20(6):1633-53. doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(90)50165-5.

Abstract

A drug-induced cause should be considered by the veterinarian when presented with any dermatosis and, in particular, those dermatoses that seem to have an underlying immunologic mechanism. A detailed history should be taken and a thorough dermatologic examination always performed. Biopsy submitted for histologic assessment can be a valuable aid to arriving at a diagnosis. Ultimately, response to withdrawal of the drug causing resolution of the dermatosis would confirm the diagnosis of a drug eruption.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Cats
  • Dog Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Dogs
  • Drug Eruptions / veterinary*