Integumentary Diseases Flashcards
Ectoparasites types
Ear mites
Fleas
Ticks
Mange
Cuterebra
Myiasis
Lice
Ectoparasites mange types
Sarcoptic—scabies, superficial zoonotic
Demodectic—- deep usually norm. Flora
Ectoparasites tx
Removal of parasite from patient
Antiparasitic drugs, sprays, powders, shampoos, dips
Superficial Dermatomycoses (Fungal Infections) most common
Microsporum gypseum
Trichophyton mentagraphytes
Microsporum canis*
Ectoparasites signs
alopecia
Lesions most frequently on face and head
Visualization of parasite
Pruritis, pyoderma
Debris in ears/on skin
Ectoparasites dx fungal
Woods lamp
Fungal culture
DTM: color change and growth
Fungal infection tx
Topical antifungal medication – 2 weeks after
Bathe animal w/ antifungal shampoo 1-2 times weekly until cultures are negative
Oral antifungal medication – 4-6 weeks
environmental cleaning
Acute Moist Dermatitis (“Hot Spots”)
Skin lesions that appear as well-demarcated, red, moist, hot, and painful areas
Acute Moist Dermatitis (“Hot Spots”) caused by
Usually secondary to self-trauma
Common in heavy-coated,
water-loving breeds
Usually appears seasonally
Acute Moist Dermatitis (“Hot Spots”) clinical signs
Rapid appearance of red,
hot, moist, painful patches
Hair loss over the area
Pruritis
Acute Moist Dermatitis (“Hot Spots”) dx
Signs
Lesions
Acute Moist Dermatitis (“Hot Spots”) tx
+/- pain control/sedation
, gently cleanse w/ medicated shampoo/chlorhex
Topical antibiotic ointment/spray
Steroids and systemic antibiotics
E-collar to keep pet from further self-trauma
Tumors of the Skin benign
Types
Histiocytomas
Lipoma
Papillomas (warts)
Sebaceous cysts
Non cancerous
Tumors of the Skin malignant
Basal cell carcinomas
Fibrosarcomas (not vaccine-induced)
Vaccine-induced fibrosarcoma (feline)
Mast cell tumors
Melanoma (benign or malignant)
Perianal adenoma or adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Tumors of the Skin dx
Biopsy 🡪 pathologist
FNA
Incisional Excisional
Impression smear
