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Kafkas Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi
2024 , Vol 30 , Issue 4
Regional Biophysical Variations in Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Non- Invasive Mapping of Skin Parameters
1Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Internal Medicine Department, TR-09900 Aydın - TÜRKİYE
DOI :
10.9775/kvfd.2024.31200
Mapping the skin with various biophysical properties can demonstrate not only skin
condition but also organize a convenient approach to managing diseases. The aim of
this study, mapping of the regional alteration for 6 biophysical parameters with noninvasive
method. Totally 39 dogs [healthy (n=16) and canine atopic dermatitis (n=23)]
were enrolled. Skin pH, hydration, melanin, sebum content and temperature for pinna,
perilabial region, hind-fore feet (dorsal metacarpus-dorsal metatarsus), axillae, lateral
thorax/flanks, elbows, abdomen/inguinal and ventral tail were measured. Atopic dogs
exhibited more acidic skin (P<0.001) compared to healthy dogs, with the thorax/
flanks region showing significant regional differences (P=0.037). Hydration levels
were consistently lower in atopic dogs (P<0.001), with significant regional differences
observed in the abdominal/inguinal region (P=0.037). Skin temperatures were generally
higher in atopic dogs, with a significant increase noted in the tail (P=0.037), while
other areas showed no significant differences. Melanin and sebum content did not
exhibit significant regional variations. In conclusion, this study demonstrated regional
variations in biophysical parameters in atopic dogs using non-invasive measurements.
These findings provide valuable insights for understanding canine atopic dermatitis and
its management.
Keywords :
Atopic dog, Non-invasive measurement, Skin-barrier dysfunction, Skin hydration, Skin pH