CLINICAL FOCUS MONTH - DERMATOLOGY
With Nextmune UK
Welcome to this month's Clinical Focus, brought to you in partnership with Nextmune, our Clinical Focus Partner for ear dermatology.
Throughout the month, we'll be sharing expert-led educational content, including bitesize sessions from Sue Paterson on diagnosing and treating allergic otitis, a live webinar with Domenico Santoro on antimicrobial peptides, practical articles, on-demand learning, and additional resources from the Nextmune Academy.
Ear disease is one of the most common conditions seen in practice, with allergies often underlying recurrent otitis. As antimicrobial resistance continues to be a global focus, understanding new approaches such as antimicrobial peptides is becoming increasingly important. With extensive expertise in veterinary dermatology, allergy management and education, Nextmune is helping practices stay up to date with the latest evidence and innovations to improve patient care.
Upcoming Live Webinar
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Antimicrobial peptides in 2026: natural vs. artificial
Presented by Domenico Santoro PhD, DECVD, DACVD, DACVM
Thursday 23rd July, 8pm - 9pm BST
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TALK SUMMARY:
In this lecture, Domenico will cover an introduction on natural and artificial antimicrobial peptides. Specific details on structure and function of such peptides will be presented. Domenico will also dissect the relevance of natural antimicrobial peptides in disease states in dogs. Finally, a section will be allocated to discuss novel therapeutic options including natural and artificial peptides in veterinary medicine.Â
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Be familiar with different classes of natural antimicrobial peptides
- Be familiar with pros and cons of artificial antimicrobial peptides
- Be familiar with therapeutic interventions targeting natural antimicrobial peptides
Watch Now - Bitesize Content
Diagnosing & Treating Allergic Otitis
Presented by Dr Sue Paterson MA, VetMB, DVD, DipECVD, FRCVS
President, World Association for Veterinary DermatologyÂ
This bite-sized series explores the diagnosis and management of one of the most common underlying causes of otitis externa: allergic otitis.
Sue Paterson guides viewers through recognising clinical signs, investigating underlying causes using the PPS system, and applying cytology to support accurate diagnosis.
She also shares practical treatment strategies, from selecting appropriate topical therapies to managing underlying skin disease, helping clinicians take a structured, evidence-based approach to ear cases.
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(Free Paper) Antimicrobial Peptides in Veterinary Dermatology: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?Â
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are a natural part of the body’s first line of defence against infection and play an important role in maintaining skin and ear health. As concerns around antimicrobial resistance continue to grow, there is increasing interest in how these molecules may support the management of bacterial and yeast overgrowth in veterinary patients.
This educational article explores what antimicrobial peptides are, how they work, and why they are attracting attention as a potential addition to the dermatology and otology toolkit. Download the article to learn more about the science behind antimicrobial peptides and their potential role in modern veterinary practice.
More Expert-Led Ear Content
Available to listen on-demand
’Ear All About It!
Peter Forsythe
This episode explores the importance of effective ear care in dogs, with veterinary dermatologist Peter Forsythe explaining how healthy ears naturally clean themselves and why routine cleaning isn't necessary for every dog.
The discussion covers the causes of ear disease, including wax build-up, inflammation and underlying conditions, as well as best practice for ear cleaning, selecting the right ear cleaner for different cases, and why products should be chosen based on the type of discharge rather than convenience.
Nextmune Academy
NextmuneUK has been specialising in dermatology since 2011, bringing to the market a complete range of innovative and scientifically proven products to help manage skin and ear cases in dogs, cats and horses.
Our market leading topical product brands are used and recommended by leading Dermatologists and include Otodine and CLX Wipes. As part of the Nextmune Group we are global leaders in veterinary allergy management, servicing over 70 countries and providing next-generation serum testing using the latest technology with our PAX test, the first to incorporate allergen component testing alongside traditional extract technology for unparalleled specificity and reliability.
We also manufacture and supply the only licensed allergen specific immunotherapy treatment in Europe.
We are passionate about education and work closely with European Specialists to provide free CPD and training for vets and nurses in skin and ear case management, allergy diagnosis and management and cytology.
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