What's new in canine atopic dermatitis?

摘要

Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a genetically predisposed inflammatory and pruritic allergic-skin disease with characteristic clinical features. It is associated most commonly with immunoglobin E (IgE) antibodies to environmental allergens. The International Committee on Allergic Diseases of Animals (ICADA) was established in 2010, and is an affiliate organisation of the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology (WAVD). Part of ICADA's remit is to arrange for the publication of critical reviewson AD and other allergic conditions, and to advance the practice of veterinary dermatology by encouraging best practice.