Hookworm Dermatosis
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- Caused by Ancylostoma or Uncinaria
- Grossly:
- Red papules -> lichenified alopecic areas
- Mainly of dog feet
- Foot pads may soften with keratinised area separation
- Possible secondary bacterial dermatitis and paronychia
- Microscopically:
- Hyperplastic spongiotic perivascular dermatitis
- Eosinophils
- Crusts
- Migration tracts