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*Also called '''acute moist dermatitis''' or ''''hot spot''''
*Common in dogs, especially self-inflicted due to pain and itching
*Usual causes: [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology|allergies]], irritants, matted hair, [[Parasitic skin infections - Pathology|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
[[Category:Integumentary System - Physical Damage]]