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Also Known As: '''''Intertrigo''''' — '''''Skin fold pyoderma'''''

Also Known As: '''''Intertrigo''''' — '''''Skin Fold Pyoderma — Skin Fold Dermatitis'''''

==Introduction==

==Introduction==

'''Lip fold dermatitis''' is a form of superficial '''[[pyoderma]]''' that occurs in the dog. As the name suggests, it most commonly occurs in the '''lip folds''', but it may occur in any skin fold on the body. The infection occurs secondary to '''irritation''' and '''poor ventilation'''. Although the infection is most commonly caused by '''''[[Staphylococcus species - Introduction|staphylococcus sp.]]''''' but other bacteria and ''[[Malassezia pachydermidis|Malassezia pachydermatitis]]'' can also cause the condition.  

'''Lip fold dermatitis''' is a form of superficial '''[[pyoderma]]''' that occurs in the dog. As the name suggests, it most commonly occurs in the '''lip folds''', but it may occur in any skin fold on the body. The infection occurs secondary to '''irritation''', '''poor ventilation''' and '''moisture''' from tears, saliva, glandular secretions or urine. In severe cases, skin and subcutis may slough.

 

Although the infection is most commonly caused by '''''[[Staphylococcus species - Introduction|Staphylococcus sp.]]''''' but other bacteria and ''[[Malassezia pachydermidis|Malassezia pachydermatitis]]'' can also cause the condition.

==Signalment==

==Signalment==

The condition is most commonly seen in dogs with large lip folds and excessive skin such as '''Bloodhounds, St Bernards, Springer Spaniels and Bulldogs'''.  

The condition is most commonly seen in dogs with large lip folds and excessive skin such as '''Bloodhounds, St Bernards, Springer Spaniels and Bulldogs'''. Areas affected are commonly the facial fold in brachycephalic breeds, lip fold, body fold, vulvular fold (obese females), tail fold (corkscrew tails).

 

'''Cows''' with large, pendolous udder may become affected in area between thigh and udder.

Other factors such as trauma, irritations, dental disease, remote dermatitis and [[Autoimmune Diseases|autoimmune disease]] can contribute to the condition.

Other factors such as trauma, irritations, dental disease, remote dermatitis and [[Autoimmune Diseases|autoimmune disease]] can contribute to the condition.

==Treatment & Control==   

==Treatment & Control==   

In acute cases, the area should be '''clipped''' and then '''cleaned thoroughly twice daily for two weeks'''. Concurrent treatment with topical [[Steroids|glucacorticoids]] is often necessary.  

In acute cases, the area should be '''clipped''' (hair removed) to avoid matting and accumulation of moisture and then '''cleaned thoroughly twice daily for two weeks'''. Concurrent treatment with topical [[Steroids|glucocorticoids]] is often necessary.  

'''Shampoos, gels or ointments''' with antimicrobial properties such as benzoyl peroxide can be used to control the condition. Long term management should include '''weight loss''' as this decreases the size of lip folds and if the problem is still not resolved by this point then '''surgery''' to remove excess skin and eliminate folds should be considered.

'''Shampoos, gels or ointments''' with antimicrobial properties such as benzoyl peroxide can be used to control the condition. Long term management should include '''weight loss''' as this decreases the size of lip folds and if the problem is still not resolved by this point then '''surgery''' to remove excess skin and eliminate folds should be considered.

Verstraete, F. J. M. (1998) '''Self-Assessment Colour Review - Veterinary Dentistry''' ''Manson''

Verstraete, F. J. M. (1998) '''Self-Assessment Colour Review - Veterinary Dentistry''' ''Manson''

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