Allergic skin diseases in cats are amongst the most prevalent dermatological conditions in this species. The objectives of this study were to evaluate different types of skin barrier measurements in healthy cats and cats with non-flea non-food hypersensitivity dermatitis (NFNFHD). 24 clinically healthy and 19 NFNFHD cats were included in this clinical trial. In each animal, the transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and skin hydration (SH) were assessed on six clipped body sites by VapoMeter SWL 4605 and Corneometer ®CM 825, respectively. Results of TEWL measurement were , significantly higher in one of the six examined body sites, namely on the lumbar area (p=0.0049). Furthermore, a statistically significant difference was found between the average TEWL values (p=0.019). Statistically notable differences were measured at least in one certain body site for SH: in the groin (p=0.02), where the values in the affected cats were lower than in the healthy individuals. These results may suggest that in NFNFHD cats transepidermal water loss is higher than in healthy cats. Skin hydration is, at least, in certain body sites, lower in atopic feline patients than in healthy individuals.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|---|
http://dx.doi.org/10.24425/pjvs.2019.127091 | DOI Listing |
Life (Basel)
December 2024
Department of Pharmacy, University of Split School of Medicine, 21000 Split, Croatia.
The literature describes niacinamide, but also postbiotics and peptides, as ingredients that improve skin barrier function, but also affect melanin and sebum levels in individuals. However, the combined effects of these ingredients in a single cosmetic serum have not been sufficiently investigated. Therefore, the aim of this randomized controlled study, conducted at the University of Split School of Medicine (Croatia), was to evaluate the effects of cosmetic products containing these active ingredients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBiology (Basel)
December 2024
Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, School of Light industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China.
Background: Circadian rhythms are driven by the biological clock, an endogenous oscillator that generates approximately 24 h cycles in mammals. The circadian regulation of the lipid metabolism plays a crucial role in overall metabolic health. An analysis of the correlation between the skin's physiological parameters and skin lipids can provide a better insight into the rhythmic changes in skin condition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMed J Armed Forces India
December 2024
Col AFMS (MR), O/o DGAFMS, A Block, Africa Avenue, New Delhi, India.
Background: Sweat dermatitis is an irritant inflammatory dermatosis commonly encountered in tropics during summers. Profuse sweating triggered by high heat index, friction, clothing, outdoor activities, military training, overcrowding, prolonged working in ill-ventilated places, etc., are responsible or this dermatitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChin Med
December 2024
Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic multifactorial inflammatory skin disorder with a complex etiology. Despite its increasing prevalence, treatment of AD is still limited. Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is found in cruciferous vegetables and is formed when these vegetables are cut, chewed, or cooked; it exerts diverse pharmacological activities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExp Anim
December 2024
Immunology and Allergy Laboratory, Immunology Unit, Department of Medical Innovations, Osaka Research Center for Drug Discovery, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin disease that causes itching and is characterized by recurrent flares and remissions. The interactions among type 2 inflammation, skin barrier dysfunction, and pruritus play important roles in the pathogenesis of AD. AD symptoms persist for a long period; thus, it is desirable to have disease models that reproduce a prolonged AD-like phenotype.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!