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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
==Clinical Signs==
==Clinical Signs==
Dogs:
May be localised or generalised in the dog
Localised: Typically seen in dogs 3-6 months of age and 90% of cases will heal spontaneously. Signs are of a mild non- pruritic alopecia in some cases with erythema and a fine scale. Lesions are most commonly found on the head particularly around the periocular region and the forelimbs.
Generalised:
Most commonly occurs in dogs between 3-12 months of age. Can be widespread from the beginning and lesions can range from multiple poorly circumscribed areas of erythema, alopecia and scale to generalised pustules often resulting in rupture of the hair follicle (furunculosis).
A lymphadenopathy and pyrexia are common features of
Adult Onset Demodicosis: Can present as generalised disease or focal alopecia . Onset in adulthood is often associated with inernal disease, immunosuppression or neoplasia. Long term use of glucocorticoids in the West Highland white terrier has been associated with adult onset demodicosis.
==Laboratory Tests==
==Laboratory Tests==
==Biopsy==
==Biopsy==