Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatopathy

IMMUNE-MEDIATED ISCHEMIC DERMATOPATHY KEY POINTS:
  • Natural Immunotherapy can help to modify or suppress the immune response in dermatitis cases
  • Natural Immunotherapy provides another option for clients to address allergic or immune-based skin disorders

Patient: Sallie Age/Sex/Breed: 7-year-old Pomeranian Mix

Prior History

Sallie is a 7-year-old Pomeranian mix. Her previous veterinarian first examined her in May '07. She had a history of chronic ear disease, chronic periodontal disease, and constant paw licking. Her prior vaccine status was recorded as current. She initially responded well to a low-dose oral steroid/antihistamine combination medication. A re-examination in December 2007 revealed a progressive otitis externa and generalized itching. A dental prophylaxis and biopsy of the ear flaps were scheduled.

Diagnostics:

A Tissue Biopsy of the ear revealed a condition called Cell-Poor Vascularlitis. This is an ischemic, immune-mediated dermatopathy.

Therapy:

Pentoxyphylline (Trental) therapy was started on 2/08. The initial response was fair. New ulcerated lesions of the feet and face developed. The addition of injectable corticosteroids seems to help the dermal inflammatory response.

Follow up:

12/08 - The pentoxifylline and corticosteroid therapy was providing a declining response. It was decided to take another course of treatment.

02/10/09 - At that time, we started the Veterinary Immune Tabs along with hypoallergenic canned food. Within two weeks, she began showing decreased facial and ear flap inflammation. The pentoxifylline had been previously discontinued, and the long-term corticosteroids were tapered down and stopped.

03/10/09 - Sallie is gaining weight, feeling perkier, and getting a healthier hair coat. Most importantly, her extremely painful, irritated, and scarred ear flaps are markedly improved without any topical therapy. She still has some mild ongoing itchy dermatitis.

Assessment:

Natural immunotherapy is a safe and often very effective alternative therapy for autoimmune skin conditions. The focus is on first supplying the broad array of nutrients required for proper immune function, as supplied with the Veterinary Immune Tabs, and then allowing the immune active ingredients to calm or balance an out-of-control immune system. I like to use the Veterinary Immune Tabs as adjunctive therapy for many types of allergic dermatitis.

Attending veterinarian: Dr. Bill Burlingame

Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatopathy
2/10/09 - Starting therapy.
Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatopathy
3/10/09 - 4 weeks therapy. Gaining weight, hair coat beginning to shine.
Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatopathy
2/10/09 - Right ear: Notice torn AND folded ear flap margins, hyperpigmentation, redness, and scale.
Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatopathy
2/23/09 - The right ear has decreased crusts, scale, and redness and is less painful.
Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatopathy
2/10/09 - Left ear notice scabs, crusts, and scale.
Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatopathy
3/10/09 - 4 weeks therapy. Left ear—continuing to improve. Decreased scabs and regaining more healthy skin coloring.
Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatopathy
2/10/09 - Left ear—notice torn ear flap margin, very sensitive and painful!
Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatopathy
2/23/09 - 2 weeks therapy. Left ear decreased crusts, scale, and redness, less painful!

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Applications

  • Auto-Immune Disorders
  • Dermatitis~ Bacterial & Fungal
  • Allergies-respiratory & skin
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  • Vaccine Response Enhancement
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