Korean Journal of Veterinary Research  2013;53(4):253-256

Minocycline as a treatment of dog with calcinosis cutis.

Hye Jin JANG 1 ; Min Hee KANG ; Jung Hyang SUR ; Hee Myung PARK

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Keywords

calcinosis cutis; dog; iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism; minocycline

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

An 8-year-old, castrated male, Schnauzer dog was presented for evaluation of gradually worsening erythematous papules. Physical examination revealed multiple erythematous papules having a firm, gritty texture located in bilateral ears, dorsal midline, perianal and inguinal area. Skin biopsy revealed aberrant structure, characterized by atrophic epidermal-dermal layer structure with granular materials which was presumed as calcinosis cutis secondary to iatrognic hyperadrenocotricism. By initiating minocycline for 14 days, there was reduction in size, number of calcium deposit with remarkably decreased erythema. This case report presents the clinical trial of minocycline as a potential agent in treating dogs with calcinosis cutis.