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==Pathogenesis==
==Pathogenesis==
''Malassezia pachydermitis'' proliferates and liberates enzymes and metabolites which induce cutaneous inflammation. Concurrent skin diseases such as [[Atopic dermatitis]] and primary defects of keratinisation are recognised in approximately 66% of cases. Some dogs may show hypersensitivity to ''Malassezia pachydermitis''.
''Malassezia pachydermitis'' proliferates and liberates enzymes and metabolites which induce cutaneous inflammation. Concurrent skin diseases such as [[Atopic Dermatitis|atopic dermatitis]] and primary defects of keratinisation are recognised in approximately 66% of cases. Some dogs may show hypersensitivity to ''Malassezia pachydermitis''.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===History===
===History===