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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

'''Lip fold dermatitis''' is a form of superficial '''[[pyoderma]]''' that occurs in the dog. As the name suggests, it most commonly occurs in the '''lip folds''', but it may occur in any skin fold on the body. The infection occurs secondary to '''irritation''', '''poor ventilation''' and '''moisture''' from tears, saliva, glandular secretions or urine.  

'''Lip fold dermatitis''' is a form of superficial '''[[pyoderma]]''' that occurs in the dog. As the name suggests, it most commonly occurs in the '''lip folds''', but it may occur in any skin fold on the body. The infection occurs secondary to '''irritation''', '''poor ventilation''' and '''moisture''' from tears, saliva, glandular secretions or urine. In severe cases, skin and subcutis may slough.

Although the infection is most commonly caused by '''''[[Staphylococcus species - Introduction|staphylococcus sp.]]''''' but other bacteria and ''[[Malassezia pachydermidis|Malassezia pachydermatitis]]'' can also cause the condition.  

Although the infection is most commonly caused by '''''[[Staphylococcus species - Introduction|staphylococcus sp.]]''''' but other bacteria and ''[[Malassezia pachydermidis|Malassezia pachydermatitis]]'' can also cause the condition.

 

==Signalment==

==Signalment==