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==Nutrition and the Skin==

==Nutrition and the Skin==

Most animals are fed balanced diets and are therefore unlikely to exhibit symptoms.  There are some systemic conditions that can reflect deficiency as a result of [[Liver General Pathology - Pathology|hepatic]] or [[Small and Large Intestines - Pathology|intestinal]] diseases for example.

Most animals are fed balanced diets and are therefore unlikely to exhibit symptoms.  There are some systemic conditions that can reflect deficiency as a result of [[Liver General Pathology - Pathology|hepatic]] or [[Intestines, Small and Large - Pathology|intestinal]] diseases for example.

Malnutrition whether due to a deficiency of protein or other nutrients or secondary to a debilitating condition may lead to a dull, brittle and thin [[Hair - Anatomy & Physiology|haircoat]] and to dry, scaly [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|skin]].  This in part reflects the high requirement for dietary amino acids to supply requisite building blocks for epidermal turnover and hair growth. Sulfur-containing amino acids are common in the skin and therefore sulfur supplementation is popular for dealing with skin conditions.

Malnutrition whether due to a deficiency of protein or other nutrients or secondary to a debilitating condition may lead to a dull, brittle and thin [[Hair - Anatomy & Physiology|haircoat]] and to dry, scaly [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|skin]].  This in part reflects the high requirement for dietary amino acids to supply requisite building blocks for epidermal turnover and hair growth. Sulfur-containing amino acids are common in the skin and therefore sulfur supplementation is popular for dealing with skin conditions.