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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Malasseszia Dermatitis is a skin disease associated with the yeast [[Malassezia pachydermatis|''Malassezia pachydermatis'']]. It is common in dogs but rare in cats. The yeast is found on skin and mucosal sites in healthy dogs and cats and under circumstances which remain poorly understood can proliferate and induce skin disease.

Malasseszia Dermatitis is a skin disease associated with the yeast [[Malassezia pachydermatis|''Malassezia pachydermatis'']]. It is common in dogs but rare in cats. The yeast is found on skin and mucosal sites in healthy dogs and cats and under circumstances which remain poorly understood can proliferate and induce skin disease.

Treatment is aimed at reducing the yeast population and treating any underlying skin conditions. The first choice of treatment is an antifungal medicated '''shampoo containing miconazole and chlorhexidine'''. Selenium sulphide in combination with enilconazole or ketoconazole can also be used topically but is less effective. The use of systemic antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole can also be considered. The response to treatment should be measured by clinical response and by a reduction in yeast populations in skin lesions upon microscopic examination.  

Treatment is aimed at reducing the yeast population and treating any underlying skin conditions. The first choice of treatment is an antifungal medicated '''shampoo containing miconazole and chlorhexidine'''. Selenium sulphide in combination with enilconazole or ketoconazole can also be used topically but is less effective. The use of systemic antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole can also be considered. The response to treatment should be measured by clinical response and by a reduction in yeast populations in skin lesions upon microscopic examination.  

==Literature Search==

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|full text = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093115170.pdf '''How I treat Malassezia dermatitis'''. Ghubash, R.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 17-21 January, 2009, 2009, pp 328-329]

[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093115083.pdf ''' How I treat Malassezia dermatitis'''. Rosenkrantz, W.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 17-21 January, 2009, 2009, pp 392-393, 5 ref.]

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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093017851.pdf '''Malassezia dermatitis: diagnosis & management'''. Ihrke, P. J.; Gething, M.; Jones, B.; Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association, Bondi, Australia, 33rd World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 20-24 August 2008, 2008, pp 169-171, 5 ref.]

 

 

[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093017851.pdf '''Malassezia dermatitis: diagnosis & management'''. Ihrke, P. J.; Gething, M.; Jones, B.; Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association, Bondi, Australia, 33rd World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 20-24 August 2008, 2008, pp 169-171, 5 ref. - '''Full Text Article''']

==References==

==References==

* Bond, R, Hendricks, A. (2008) '''Veterinary Dermatology Integrated BVetMed course notes''' Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Pathology and Infectious Disease. Royal Veterinary College, University of London.  

* Bond, R, Hendricks, A. (2008) '''Veterinary Dermatology Integrated BVetMed course notes''' Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Pathology and Infectious Disease. Royal Veterinary College, University of London.  

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