Implementing Appropriate Topical Therapy Into the Multimodal Approach of your Allergic Patients
0.5 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview;
Topical therapies have always played a large role in dermatology because of the easy access to the affected organ. With the increasing prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus spp. and multi-drug resistant bacteria, the importance of using antibacterial topical products cannot be overemphasized. Even if there is not active pyoderma, a medicated shampoo is recommended to improve the epidermal barrier and reduce allergens trapped in the coat. Using topical therapies can reduce the use of systemic drugs, the incidence of drug reactions, and can be less expensive than systemic drugs in many cases.
Learning Objectives:
- Review of the skin barrier and its role in protection for the animal
- Discussion of multimodal therapy in management of allergic dermatitis
- Overview of various epidermal barrier topical products for maintenance
- Discussion of topical management of recurrent pyoderma and yeast dermatitis
Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACV
Ashley Bourgeois completed her bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She then completed a small animal internship at Purdue University. Upon finishing her internship, she accepted a residency position with the Animal Dermatology Clinic’s Tustin, California, location in 2011. She became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2014. Bourgeois moved to Portland, Oregon, in 2016 to help expand the company. She is a shareholder within the company which includes multiple locations throughout the country. She has a strong interest in autoimmune skin diseases, cytology, allergies, and otology. In her leisure, Bourgeois enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and watching sports. She and her husband stay busy with their daughter, son, and rescue Pitbull/Boxer mix. Bourgeois is passionate about educating veterinarians in dermatology and work-life integration through her podcast and social media presence as The Derm Vet.
Adam Christman, DVM, MBA
Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is the chief veterinary officer for dvm360®—an MJH Life Sciences® company —who oversees content strategy and development and is the brand voice and personality for dvm360®’s multimedia channels, including dvm360 Live!™, The Vet Blast Podcast, continuing education webinars, and live media broadcasts. Christman also has been in private practice and shelter medicine for 18 years and is currently a member and treasurer of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. He received his DVM degree from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Iowa, and his MBA from Aspen University in Denver, Colorado.
Christman is a national thought leader, speaker, and author on practice management, social media, and rehabilitation, he has been featured in multiple publications and appeared on various multimedia shows throughout the United States, sharing his expertise and passion on all things veterinary medicine. As an avid social media influencer for animal health care, he has over 950,000 followers on TikTok and 53,000 followers on Instagram. He loves to engage with fellow pet parents and veterinary professionals across social media. Christman is an advocate of Pride VMC and Pawsibilities. He is also the proud dog dad to 5 dachshunds and believes no one should be deprived of the incredible human-animal bond.
This program has been approved for 0.5 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
This
activity is funded by Ceva.
