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==Clinical signs==

==Clinical signs==

Malassezia dermatitis can complicate or mimic allergic skin disease and scaling skin disorders. The main clinical signs are '''erythema and a greasy exudate''' which may result in matted hair with variable amounts of alopecia and scaling. Hyperpigmentation and lichenification occur in chronic cases. Concurrent erythematous otitis externa with variable ceruminous discharge is common.

Malassezia dermatitis can complicate or mimic allergic skin disease and scaling skin disorders. The main clinical signs are '''erythema and a greasy exudate''' which may result in matted hair with variable amounts of alopecia and scaling. Hyperpigmentation, lichenification and follicular plugging occur in chronic cases. Concurrent erythematous otitis externa with variable ceruminous discharge is common.

The degree of pruritus is variable but can be extreme especially on the face in a small number of dogs.  

The degree of pruritus is variable but can be extreme especially on the face in a small number of dogs.

==Laboratory tests==

==Laboratory tests==