Question:
Generally topical steroids have very mild sytemic effects and sometimes the frequency of application can be reduced as it resolves. You could also ask for a milder steroid lotion as the condition improves. UV light can cause discoid lupus to worsen so it is recommended to apply sunscreen to the nose when your dog is going to be exposed to a lot of sunlight. Some dogs respond to vitamin E (400 IU twice daily) but it takes 1-2 months before it will have an effect. Dogen – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My yellow lab ( 1 year old ) has been diagnosed as having a form of non systemic lupus resulting in a dry scaley nose with some loss of pigmentation. Vet suggested treatment with a steroid cream to keep it controlled. I’m currently using Betnovate ( betamethasone valerate ) but am not happy applying it on a daily basis. Any suggestions? Regards Hoggy
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— Click here, not on Reply – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My yellow lab ( 1 year old ) has been diagnosed as having a form of non systemic lupus resulting in a dry scaley nose with some loss of pigmentation. Vet suggested treatment with a steroid cream to keep it controlled. I’m currently using Betnovate ( betamethasone valerate ) but am not happy applying it on a daily basis. Any suggestions? Regards Hoggy
Response:
My yellow lab ( 1 year old ) has been diagnosed as having a form of non systemic lupus resulting in a dry scaley nose with some loss of pigmentation. Vet suggested treatment with a steroid cream to keep it controlled. I’m currently using Betnovate ( betamethasone valerate ) but am not happy applying it on a daily basis. Any suggestions? Regards Hoggy
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