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ArticleVeterinary dermatology2026

A Novel Topical Emollient Plus for Canine Atopic Dermatitis: A Clinical Trial Assessing Efficacy and User Acceptance.

Beatriz Fernandes, António Caldeira Mendes, Susana Paula Alves, Vanessa Schmidt, Ana Filipa Bizarro, Marta Pinto, Hugo Pereira, Joana Marto, Ana Mafalda Lourenço

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Article in Veterinary dermatology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Beatriz FernandesFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Universidade de Lisboa - Av. Universidade Técnica, Lisboa, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5398-673X
António Caldeira MendesFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Universidade de Lisboa - Av. Universidade Técnica, Lisboa, Portugal.
Susana Paula AlvesFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Universidade de Lisboa - Av. Universidade Técnica, Lisboa, Portugal.
Vanessa SchmidtThe University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science, Neston, UK.
Ana Filipa BizarroFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Universidade de Lisboa - Av. Universidade Técnica, Lisboa, Portugal.
Marta PintoFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Universidade de Lisboa - Av. Universidade Técnica, Lisboa, Portugal.
Hugo PereiraFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Universidade de Lisboa - Av. Universidade Técnica, Lisboa, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8005-2043
Joana MartoFaculty of Pharmacy, Prof. Gama Pinto, Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Universidade de Lisboa, Av., Lisboa, Portugal.
Ana Mafalda LourençoFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Universidade de Lisboa - Av. Universidade Técnica, Lisboa, Portugal.

Funding

Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences LA/P/0059/2020Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences UIDB/00276/2020Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health CIISA INOV PR7Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia B. Fernandes; 2021-2025Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia CEECINST/00145/2018
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCanine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is a common, chronic skin condition characterised by epidermal barrier dysfunction, immune dysregulation and cutaneous dysbiosis. While 'emollient plus' formulations are widely used in human atopic dermatitis (hAD), their role in cAD remains underexplored. HYPOTHESIS/

objectivesTo evaluate the clinical efficacy and owner-perceived value of a novel emollient plus formulation as a co-adjuvant treatment for cAD. ANIMALS: Twenty-one client-owned dogs with controlled, nonseasonal cAD completed the study. MATERIALS AND

methodsA proof-of-concept, bench-to-bedside study was conducted over 30 days. Dogs received a once-daily application of a novel emollient plus formulation developed in-house. Clinical outcomes were assessed using pruritus Visual Analog Scale (pVAS)10 and Canine Atopic Dermatitis Extent and Severity Index (CADESI)-04 scores, alongside skin barrier function parameters (trans epidermal water loss [TEWL] and pH) at the pinnae and inguinal areas. Owners evaluated therapeutic efficacy via the Owner Global Assessment of Treatment Efficacy (OGATE) questionnaire and sensorial acceptability through a survey.

resultsSignificant reductions were observed in pVAS10 (4.25 ± 1.85 to 3.38 ± 1.79; p = 0.016) and CADESI-04 (24.62 ± 18.48 to 13.43 ± 7.44; p = 0.02) scores. TEWL (18.63 ± 17.33 to 9.56 ± 10.75; p = 0.049) and pH (6.07 ± 0.97 to 5.41 ± 0.71; p = 0.01) only had significant reductions at the pinnae. Owner satisfaction was exceptionally high, with 90.47% rating treatment efficacy as 'good to excellent'. The sensorial properties of the formulation also received consistently positive ratings. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This cAD-targeted emollient product demonstrated promising efficacy in reducing pruritus and skin lesions while possibly improving skin barrier function. Its favourable safety profile and high owner satisfaction suggest strong potential for routine clinical use in the management of cAD. Further controlled studies are warranted to confirm efficacy and optimised treatment protocols.

Indexed as

Dermatitis, AtopicDog DiseasesEmollientsAnimalsDogsFemaleMaleTreatment OutcomeEmollientsbarrier‐targeted dermatological interventioncanine atopic dermatitisemollient plusskin barriertopical therapy

Identifiers

PMID41194653
PMCPMC12967881

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