This article compiles information on various therapies used in feline
dermatology. information on the following therapeutic agents and devic
es is discussed: antibiotics, antifungals, antileprosy drugs, antipara
siticides, antivirals, antihistamines, behavior modification drugs, fa
tty acids, progestogens, steroids, immunomodulating drugs, chemotherap
eutic/immunosuppressive agents, retinoids, mechanical devices, hyposen
sitization, immuno-therapy, food elimination trials, hypoallergenic di
ets, and miscellaneous topical agents such as polyhydroxydine solution
, tar, and benzocaine-containing creams.