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Also Known As: '''''Intertrigo''''' — '''''Skin fold pyoderma'''''
==Introduction==
'''Lip fold dermatitis''' is a form of superficial '''[[pyoderma]]''' that occurs in the dog. As the name suggests, it most commonly occurs in the '''lip folds''', but it may occur in any skin fold on the body. The infection occurs secondary to '''irritation''' and '''poor ventilation'''. Although the infection is most commonly caused by '''''[[Staphylococcus species - Introduction|staphylococcus sp.]]''''' but other bacteria and ''[[Malassezia pachydermidis|Malassezia pachydermatitis]]'' can also cause the condition.
==Signalment==
The condition is most commonly seen in dogs with large lip folds and excessive skin such as '''Bloodhounds, St Bernards, Springer Spaniels and Bulldogs'''.
Other factors such as trauma, irritations, dental disease, remote dermatitis and [[Autoimmune Diseases|autoimmune disease]] can contribute to the condition.
==Clinical Signs & Diagnosis==
Clinical signs are limited to the affected facial folds. Infection is characteristically very '''odorous''' and the affected skin is normally '''erythematous, swollen and moist'''.
Diagnosis can be made based on the clinical presentation.
==Treatment & Control==
In acute cases, the area should be '''clipped''' and then '''cleaned thoroughly twice daily for two weeks'''. Concurrent treatment with topical [[Steroids|glucacorticoids]] is often necessary.
'''Shampoos, gels or ointments''' with antimicrobial properties such as benzoyl peroxide can be used to control the condition. Long term management should include '''weight loss''' as this decreases the size of lip folds and if the problem is still not resolved by this point then '''surgery''' to remove excess skin and eliminate folds should be considered.
{{Learning
|flashcards = [[Veterinary Dentistry Q&A 18]]
}}
==References==
Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) '''Veterinary Dermatology''' RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, ''Royal Veterinary College''
Lloyd, D (1996) '''Dealing with cutaneous staphylococcal infection in the dog''' ''In Practice 1996 18: 223-231''
Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''
Verstraete, F. J. M. (1998) '''Self-Assessment Colour Review - Veterinary Dentistry''' ''Manson''
[[Category: To Do - Siobhan Brade]]
[[Category:To Do - Manson review]]
==Introduction==
'''Lip fold dermatitis''' is a form of superficial '''[[pyoderma]]''' that occurs in the dog. As the name suggests, it most commonly occurs in the '''lip folds''', but it may occur in any skin fold on the body. The infection occurs secondary to '''irritation''' and '''poor ventilation'''. Although the infection is most commonly caused by '''''[[Staphylococcus species - Introduction|staphylococcus sp.]]''''' but other bacteria and ''[[Malassezia pachydermidis|Malassezia pachydermatitis]]'' can also cause the condition.
==Signalment==
The condition is most commonly seen in dogs with large lip folds and excessive skin such as '''Bloodhounds, St Bernards, Springer Spaniels and Bulldogs'''.
Other factors such as trauma, irritations, dental disease, remote dermatitis and [[Autoimmune Diseases|autoimmune disease]] can contribute to the condition.
==Clinical Signs & Diagnosis==
Clinical signs are limited to the affected facial folds. Infection is characteristically very '''odorous''' and the affected skin is normally '''erythematous, swollen and moist'''.
Diagnosis can be made based on the clinical presentation.
==Treatment & Control==
In acute cases, the area should be '''clipped''' and then '''cleaned thoroughly twice daily for two weeks'''. Concurrent treatment with topical [[Steroids|glucacorticoids]] is often necessary.
'''Shampoos, gels or ointments''' with antimicrobial properties such as benzoyl peroxide can be used to control the condition. Long term management should include '''weight loss''' as this decreases the size of lip folds and if the problem is still not resolved by this point then '''surgery''' to remove excess skin and eliminate folds should be considered.
{{Learning
|flashcards = [[Veterinary Dentistry Q&A 18]]
}}
==References==
Bond, Hendricks, Loeffler (2009) '''Veterinary Dermatology''' RVC Intergrated BVetMed Course, ''Royal Veterinary College''
Lloyd, D (1996) '''Dealing with cutaneous staphylococcal infection in the dog''' ''In Practice 1996 18: 223-231''
Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''
Verstraete, F. J. M. (1998) '''Self-Assessment Colour Review - Veterinary Dentistry''' ''Manson''
[[Category: To Do - Siobhan Brade]]
[[Category:To Do - Manson review]]