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The dog then causes further trauma to the skin by itching and rubbing at the area, leading to a secondary bacterial infection." Acute moist dermatitis: Symptoms A patch of moist, inflamed skin ...
A dog with skin irritation and hair loss on its leg caused by demodectic mange. Infectious skin diseases of dogs include contagious and non-contagious infections or infestations. Contagious infections include parasitic, bacterial, fungal and viral skin diseases. One of the most common contagious parasitic skin diseases is Sarcoptic mange (scabies).
Pachyderma, or pachydermia, is the thickening of skin like that of a pachyderm (a tough-skinned animal such as an elephant, rhinoceros, tapir or hippopotamus). [1] It occurs in the condition pachydermoperiostosis, an autosomal genetic disorder. [2] It can also occur in acromegaly, elephantiasis, and podoconiosis. [3]
The generic name refers to the Greek pachy for "thick" and kormos for "trunk," referring to the thick caudiciform trunk. [8] The common name is derived from the thick size of the trunk relative to the tree, like that of an elephant. [5] The common name "elephant tree" is also applied to Bursera microphylla as well as other species. [9]
The weakening of the skin's protective layers forms an environment susceptible to microbial infiltration, which could lead to severe complications. Intervening within an earlier time frame and targeted management strategies are essential to minimize further adverse effects. [10] Another autoimmune skin disease which can occur in dogs is vitiligo.
Swelling of the skin Elephantiasis , often incorrectly called elephantitis , is the enlargement and hardening of limbs or body parts due to tissue swelling ( edema ). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is characterised by edema, hypertrophy , and fibrosis of skin and subcutaneous tissues, due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels ( lymphedema ). [ 2 ]
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