Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
AFRICA 2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NEW HORIZONS IN SCIENCES, Cairo, Mısır, 28 - 30 Haziran 2023, ss.285-289
Zinc is both an activator and a component of more than 200 enzymes that play a role in skin
integrity, wound healing, cell regeneration, protein synthesis and immune system. In this study,
a case of dermatosis responding to zinc is discussed. A case material: A 6-month-old American
Staff Terrier crossbred male dog was brought to Atatürk University Veterinary Faculty Animal
Hospital with complaints of alopecia, mild itching and redness on the face. Hematological
examination revealed only a mild degree of neutrophilic leukocytosis. The other hematological
findings were found to be within the reference range. No pathological condition was found in
microbiological, parasitological and skin examination with wood lamp. The case was
considered as zinc deficiency and zinc sulfate was used orally at a dose of 10 mg/kg once a day
for 30 days. At the end of the treatment, it was observed that the areas with alopecia formed in
the face area completely disappeared and the hyperemia was eliminated. As a result, it has been
seen that zinc sulfate at appropriate doses can give successful results in cases where dermatitis
may occur due to zinc deficiency.