**Organisms are usually present, minimum 3-5 yeasts per high-power field must be found to imply cause of disease
**Organisms are usually present, minimum 3-5 yeasts per high-power field must be found to imply cause of disease
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Grossly, regional lesions may be seen around the muzzle, [[Ear - Anatomy & Physiology|ears]], interdigital, and perianal. Other common signs include erythema, hyperpigmentation, [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|lichenified]] and scaly lesions with alopecia.
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Microscopically, one may see;[[Skin Glossary - Pathology|hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis]], spongiotic pustular dermatitis, [[Skin Glossary - Pathology|Acanthosis]].