What is the treatment for sebaceous adenitis?

What is the treatment for sebaceous adenitis?

Treatment for sebaceous adenitis involves lifelong management with various topical therapies containing keratolytic/keratoplastic agents, emollients, and humectants in addition to oral therapies such as ω-3/ ω-6 fatty acids, cyclosporine, and/or retinoids.

How do you treat sebaceous adenitis in dogs?

Systemic treatments

1. Essential fatty acids. Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids combined with topical treatment have been reported to be effective in some dogs.
2. Ciclosporin. Ciclosporin at a dose of 5 to 10mg/kg once daily is a useful treatment in the management of sebaceous adenitis (Figure 3).
3. Vitamin A.
4. Isotretinoin.

Can sebaceous adenitis be cured?

SA cannot be cured, but it can be treated after clearing any secondary skin infections. Treatment usually involves a topical regimen of frequent bathing and oiling to help loosen and remove scaling and dead hair. This protocol also helps return lubricants to the skin due to the absence of the sebaceous glands.

Is sebaceous adenitis in dogs itchy?

The condition is generally not itchy unless there is an accompanying bacterial infection in the skin, which probably happens in about 40% of affected dogs. In other words, sebaceous adenitis may or may not be itchy depending on whether there is a concurrent infection.

What causes sebaceous adenitis in dogs?

Causes of Sebaceous Adenitis in Dogs While a relief that sebaceous adenitis is a rare condition, those affected suffer not only from the hair loss and skin changes, but often tolerate yeast infections and bacterial infections secondary to the condition.

Is sebaceous adenitis an autoimmune disease?

Sebaceous adenitis is an autoimmune disease that is seen mainly in the Standard Poodle, Akita, and English Springer Spaniel. The incidence of the disease in Standard Poodles appears to be low at this time but increasing in frequency over time.

Is sebaceous adenitis autoimmune?

Sebaceous adenitis is an autoimmune disease that is seen mainly in the Standard Poodle, Akita, and English Springer Spaniel.

Is sebaceous Adenitis painful?

It generally does not cause pruritus or pain, but pets with this condition are prone to secondary bacterial and/or yeast infections that can cause pruritus, further inflammation, and potential additional hair follicle destruction. Secondary infections should be treated to avoid any further damage to the hair follicles.

Does my dog have sebaceous Adenitis?

The signs of sebaceous adenitis in long-haired dogs include: Areas of hair loss that are symmetrical from side to side on the body. Dull, brittle haircoat texture. White scales on the skin that do not flake off easily.

Is sebaceous Adenitis autoimmune?

How is sebaceous Adenitis diagnosed in dogs?

Skin biopsy is the only way to diagnose sebaceous adenitis definitively. The pathologist will find areas of infection, inflammation, and scarring in the areas of sebaceous glands. In advanced or severe cases, there may be a complete loss of the sebaceous glands.

What causes sebaceous adenitis?

The signs of sebaceous adenitis are caused by an inflammatory disease process which affects the sebaceous glands of the skin. The cause of the inflammatory disease is unknown. Different breeds of dogs may have different underlying causes of the disease.