Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effect of Topical Dimethicone on Clinical Signs and Skin Barrier Function in Dogs with Naturally Occurring Atopic Dermatitis

This study investigated the effects of a skin protectant solution (dimethicone 2%) on clinical signs and skin barrier function in canine atopic dermatitis (AD). Eighteen dogs with AD were randomly divided into two groups, one received dimethicone and the other received the vehicle (cyclomethicone) o...

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Main Authors: C. Pellicoro, R. Marsella, K. Ahrens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/239186