Advances in Dermatology of Small Animals: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: allergology; microbiology; ectoparasites; vector-borne diseases
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: veterinary; dermatology; immunology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Skin diseases are among the most common medical conditions affecting small animals, and they can significantly impact animal welfare and quality of life. Recent advances in veterinary dermatology have improved the understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of dermatological disorders in dogs and cats, as well as small mammals such as rabbits or guinea pigs. Particular attention has also been directed toward feline allergic skin diseases due to their complex clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic management.
This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in the dermatology of small animals. We welcome original research articles and reviews addressing allergic, parasitic, infectious, immune-mediated, inflammatory, and neoplastic skin diseases; diagnostic biomarkers; skin microbiota; dermatopathology; and emerging therapeutic approaches. Studies involving novel diagnostics, precision medicine, immunotherapy, and evidence-based treatment strategies are particularly encouraged.
By integrating clinical dermatology, immunology, microbiology, pathology, and translational veterinary research, this Special Issue aims to advance evidence-based approaches to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of dermatological diseases in small animals.
Dr. Luisa Cornegliani
Dr. Massimo Beccati
Dr. Eleonora Elisa Alice Guidi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- veterinary dermatology
- small animals
- allergic dermatitis
- atopic dermatitis
- skin disease
- diagnostic biomarkers
- immunotherapy
- skin microbiota
- gut microbiota
- ectoparasites
- inflammatory skin disorders
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