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*Also called '''acute moist dermatitis''' or ''''hot spot'''' | *Also called '''acute moist dermatitis''' or ''''hot spot'''' | ||
*Common in dogs, especially self-inflicted due to pain and itching | *Common in dogs, especially self-inflicted due to pain and itching | ||
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*Lesions tend to be worse in hot and humid weather | *Lesions tend to be worse in hot and humid weather | ||
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**Superficial erosive to ulcerative exudative dermatitis | **Superficial erosive to ulcerative exudative dermatitis | ||
**May be deeper suppurative folliculitis | **May be deeper suppurative folliculitis | ||
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[[Category:Integumentary System - Physical Damage]] | [[Category:Integumentary System - Physical Damage]] | ||
Revision as of 16:06, 21 February 2011
- Also called acute moist dermatitis or 'hot spot'
- Common in dogs, especially self-inflicted due to pain and itching
- Usual causes: allergies, irritants, matted hair, parasites
- Lesions tend to be worse in hot and humid weather
- Grossly:
- Hairless, red and moist lesion
- Fluid exudate
- Edges are circumscribed and red
- Microscopically:
- Superficial erosive to ulcerative exudative dermatitis
- May be deeper suppurative folliculitis