Feline Immune-Mediated Skin Disorders: Part 1

This article reviews feline immune-mediated skin disorders, focusing on the clinical presentations of diseases such as the pemphigus complex, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and exfoliative dermatitis associated with thymoma. These conditions, although rare, can lead to severe systemic symptoms and significantly impact the quality of life, sometimes resulting in euthanasia. The article emphasizes the importance of veterinarians recognizing the clinical features of these disorders for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. It also discusses differential diagnoses, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic approaches, with a follow-up article addressing additional conditions like erythema multiforme and alopecia areata. The information is based on existing veterinary literature.