Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatitis of the Ear Flap
IMMUNE-MEDIATED ISCHEMIC DERMATITIS KEY POINTS:
- Natural Immunotherapy can be very helpful for autoimmune dermatitis
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08/17/10
11/01/10
Patient:
Chi Chi Age/Sex/Breed: 1-year-old spayed female Chihuahua
Prior History:
07/29/09 First presented for neurological signs, vomiting, and enteritis, and had recently been spayed and vaccinated. Rimadyl had previously been prescribed and improved after stopping the Rimadyl.
Recent History:
08/17/10 Presented for annual physical and had noticeable discomfort in both ear flaps with cracking, scabs, bleeding, and disfigured borders. Vital signs were healthy.
Diagnostics:
Biopsies were unavailable. Suspected causes are vaccine-induced vasculitis/vasculopathy, immune-mediated ischemic dermatitis, and idiopathic ischemic vasculitis.
Therapy:
08/17/10 - Started Ramaekers Veterinary Immune Tabs for Immune-Mediated Ischemic Dermatitis.
Traditional Therapy:
NOT USED. It would have included some of the following: doxycycline/niacinamide combination, Immunosuppressive drugs: pentoxifylline, topical tacrolimus, oral cyclosporine, and topical and oral prednisolone.
Follow Up:
11/01/10 – Chi Chi's ear flaps are markedly improved. The discomfort and scabs are gone, and healthy hair growth is showing.
Comments:
Dr. Bill Bulingame: Vaccine-related immune disorders are the most common cause of these symptoms.
Case Update:
08/2012: Now, 2 years later, Chi Chi continues to do well without drug therapy.
ATTENDING VETERINARIAN: Dr. Bill Burlingame
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