Use of Fluorescent Light Energy for the Management of Bacterial Skin Infection Associated with Canine Calcinosis Cutis Lesions
October 2020
in “
Veterinary record case reports
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Studysummary In this case report, a 15-year-old golden retriever with calcinosis cutis showed accelerated improvement in FLE-treated skin infections compared to untreated areas, highlighting FLE's potential as a treatment adjunct.
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The study explored the use of fluorescent light energy (FLE) as an adjunctive treatment for bacterial skin infections in a 15-year-old golden retriever with calcinosis cutis lesions. Traditional treatments were supplemented with FLE, leading to faster cytological improvement and hair regrowth in treated areas compared to controls. The Phovia system, which uses LED light and a photoconverter gel, was highlighted for its role in modulating inflammatory mediators and supporting tissue healing. The study concluded that FLE could be a beneficial adjunctive therapy to reduce systemic antibiotic use, with further research needed to optimize protocols, particularly for multidrug-resistant bacteria.
