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==Signalment==
 
==Signalment==
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A 10 year old, female, neutered Border Collie is presented for investigation of a skin complaint
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"Molly", a 10 year old, female, neutered Border Collie is presented for investigation of a skin complaint.
    
==History==
 
==History==
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*No previous his
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Molly's owner has brought her in because she is scratching, especially on her head. She is also shaking her head. The owner thought that Molly had a louse infestation and has treated her with louse powder from a pet store. Despite this, Molly's skin condition has got worse. The owner reports that his other dog's skin is normal. The owner has no skin lesions.
*Gradually worsening intense pruritus of the face, elbows and pinnae
      
==Clinical Examination==
 
==Clinical Examination==
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*The right pinna was alopecic with skin thickening and crusting
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The vet performs a clinical exam and finds the following:
*Bilateral, periorbital alopecia  
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*Patches of alopecia and erythema laterally on both forelimbs, near the elbow
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*The right pinna is alopecic and there is crusting around the ear margins.
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*The right pinna is very thick and feels soft and fluctuant.
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*There is bilateral, periorbital alopecia.
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*There are patches of alopecia and erythema laterally on both forelimbs, near the elbows.
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*Molly is obviously very pruritic
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*No parasites are seen.
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