Volume 15, Issue 59, 2026
Research Article
Successful Management of Canine Dermatophytosis Using Itraconazole Pulse Therapy: A Case Report
Dasohari Anusha, Gadige Ambica, Jatavath Jyothi, Balena Venkataramireddy and Bandela Akshith
Keywords: Dermatophytosis; Pulse therapy; Itraconazole; Wood’s lamp.
DOI:10.37273/chesci.cs132057091
Abstract
Canine dermatophytosis is a contagious superficial mycotic infection primarily involving keratinized tissues, including the skin and hair, and is of clinical and zoonotic importance. Multifocal alopecia, variable pruritus, crusty and scaly lesions may be evident in different areas of the body. Diagnosis is made using a combination of clinical history, physical examination and diagnostic tests like Wood’s lamp examination, direct microscopic examination and fungal culture. Treatment requires combination of topical and systemic antifungal drugs for a faster recovery. The present report describes the clinical diagnosis and potential utility of itraconazole pulse therapy as a therapeutic approach for canine dermatophytosis.
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How to cite this article: Dasohari Anusha, Gadige Ambica, Jatavath Jyothi, Balena Venkataramireddy, Bandela Akshith. Successful Management of Canine Dermatophytosis Using Itraconazole Pulse Therapy: A Case Report. Chem Sci Rev Lett 2026; 15(59).
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