A Case of Interface Perianal Dermatitis in a Dog: Is This an Unusual Manifestation of Lupus Erythematosus?

    September 2006 in “ Veterinary pathology ”
    Ingo Gerhauser, A. Strothmann-Lüerssen, Wolfgang Baumgärtner
    Image of study
    TLDR A dog with unusual skin lesions near its tail was successfully treated for a rare form of lupus.
    In a 2006 case report, a 4-year-old male Bavarian Mountain Scenthound presented with chronic, erosive lesions in the perianal area, a location not commonly associated with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Despite the absence of the more typical facial involvement, the dog was diagnosed with DLE based on histologic and immunohistologic findings, such as interface dermatitis and linear IgG deposition. Treatment with corticosteroids resulted in complete healing of the lesions. This case highlighted that DLE can manifest in atypical locations like the perianal region and that corticosteroid therapy can be effective in such cases.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 106 results
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community HMI 115 Phase 2 - Leaked pics from Discord

      in Research/Science  361 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses HMI 115, a new hair loss treatment with promising results, showing a significant increase in hair density after two months. Some users are skeptical, while others are hopeful for its release and potential affordability.

      community We need to create a Discord KX-826 Monotheray group:

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about starting a Discord group for people using KX-826 as their only treatment for hair loss, excluding those who are not serious or use multiple treatments. Someone agrees with the idea but mentions "GP :3," which is unclear.

    Similar Research

    5 / 955 results
      Lupus Erythematosus and the Skin

      research Lupus Erythematosus and the Skin

      2 citations, January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
      Skin

      research Skin

      2 citations, January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.
      Primary Cicatricial Alopecias

      research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias

      18 citations, October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.