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[[Image:miliary dermatitis.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>'''Miliary dermatitis'''. Sourced from Wikimedia Commons</center></small>]]
[[Image:miliary dermatitis.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>'''Miliary dermatitis'''. Sourced from Wikimedia Commons</center></small>]]
==Introduction==
==Introduction==
There is no age, breed or sex predilection for the condition. The condition occurs in cats.
There is no age, breed or sex predilection for the condition. The condition occurs in cats.
==History==
Affected cats will present with a history of variable pruritus and alopecia of the trunk and neck. In cases with an underlying flea allergic dermatitis there may be a history of a flea infestation.
Affected cats will present with a history of variable pruritus and alopecia of the trunk and neck. In cases with an underlying flea allergic dermatitis there may be a history of a flea infestation.
==Clinical Signs==
Cats present with small papulocrustous lesions of the skin often on the dorsal neck and trunk which feel like small 'millet seeds' when the coat is groomed. The level of pruritus is variable and may be associated with traumatic alopecia which often has a symmetrical pattern. Eosinophilic plaques may occur concurrently.
Cats present with small papulocrustous lesions of the skin often on the dorsal neck and trunk which feel like small 'millet seeds' when the coat is groomed. The level of pruritus is variable and may be associated with traumatic alopecia which often has a symmetrical pattern. Eosinophilic plaques may occur concurrently.
Treatment is dependent on the underlying cause. As flea allergic dermatitis is the most common underlying cause flea treatment is often initiated whilst investigating other possible causes.
Treatment is dependent on the underlying cause. As flea allergic dermatitis is the most common underlying cause flea treatment is often initiated whilst investigating other possible causes.
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==References==
==References==
* Foster, A, and Foll, C. (2003) '''BSAVA small animal dermatology (second edition)''' '' British Small Animal Veterinary Association''
* Foster, A, and Foll, C. (2003) '''BSAVA small animal dermatology (second edition)''' '' British Small Animal Veterinary Association''
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