Principles of Topical Therapy in Animals - Integumentary System - MSD Veterinary Manual (2024)

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Topical therapy is an important part of veterinary dermatology. It is now recognized as a key component of the management of bacterial and yeast overgrowth (often as the first line of therapy), primary seborrhea, and allergic dermatitis.

The skin, its glands and hair, the claws and foot pads, make up your dogs Integumentary System, so basically, it's your dog's outermost layers…the stuff that keeps his insides on the inside, and prevents things in the external environment from entering or invading your dog's body.

It comprises the skin and its appendages, which act as a physical barrier between the external environment and the internal environment that it serves to protect and maintain the body of the animal. Mainly it is the body's outer skin. The integumentary system includes skin, hair, scales, feathers, hooves, and nails.

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Most often topical medication means application to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes including creams, foams, gels, lotions, and ointments. Many topical medications are epicutaneous, meaning that they are applied directly to the skin.

Topical medications are medications applied onto the body to treat various ailments. Most commonly, a topical drug delivery system is applied to the skin, where the medicine either treats only the area of application or is absorbed into the bloodstream through the dermis.

Applying medication to the skin or mucous membranes allows it to enter the body from there. Medication applied in this way is known as topical medication. It can also be used to treat pain or other problems in specific parts of the body.

The integumentary system includes the epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, associated glands, hair, and nails. In addition to its barrier function, this system performs many intricate functions such as body temperature regulation, cell fluid maintenance, synthesis of Vitamin D, and detection of stimuli.

How does the integumentary system work in animals? ›

The integumentary system is an animal's outer protective covering. It shields the animal from abrasions, punctures, bacterial infections, desiccation and water saturation, and ultraviolet rays. The integumentary system in humans is composed primarily of the skin, which consists of the epidermis and dermis.

The integument is composed of epidermis, dermis, adnexal structures (simple and compound hair follicles, epitrichial apocrine glands, atrichial [eccrine] glands, sebaceous glands, arrector pili muscles), and the subcutis, as well as nails, hooves, and claws.

The epidermis is composed of flattened cells in layers and is the interface between the individual and the environment. Its primary function is defensive, and it is cornified to resist abrasion.

Integumentary sensory organs (ISOs) are densely distributed on the jaws of crocodilians and on body scales of members of the families Crocodilidae and Gavialidae.

A hide or skin is an animal skin treated for human use. The word "hide" is related to the German word Haut, which means skin. The industry defines hides as "skins" of large animals e.g. cow, buffalo; while skins refer to "skins" of smaller animals: goat, sheep, deer, pig, fish, alligator, snake, etc.

The musculoskeletal system consists of bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Primary functions of the musculoskeletal system include support of the body, provision of motion, and protection of vital organs.

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