Effect of localized cryotherapy on interdigital pruritus of dogs with canine atopic dermatitis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Interdigital dermatitis represents a significant clinical manifestation in dogs with atopic dermatitis. Given the refractory nature of these lesions to conventional therapies, there is an increasing demand for novel treatment modalities for atopic interdigital dermatitis.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel focal cryotherapy device in improving lesions and clinical symptoms in dogs with atopic interdigital dermatitis.

Methods

Twenty dogs diagnosed with atopic interdigital dermatitis were enrolled in this study. Cryotherapy was applied at -5°C for 10 sec to the interdigital spaces. The treatment protocol consisted of three sessions, with 9 dogs receiving weekly treatments and 11 dogs receiving treatments twice weekly. At

SUBMITTER: Han JI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12329056 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature