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