Approach to SA Alopecia

Question 1

Primary alopecia has two categories what are they

Answer 1

Inflammatory
Non inflammatory

Question 2

What causes secondary alopecia

Answer 2

Pruritus (Hypersensitivity reactions, Ectoparasites)
Overgrooming (Cats

Question 3

Risk factors for canine dermodicosis

Answer 3

Juvenile Demodicosis
Breed (suspected genetic base)
Hypercortisolism, hypothyroidism,
neoplasia, infective diseases
Immunosuppressive therapies
Estrous

Question 4

Dx of dermodicosis

Answer 4

Hair plucks
Deep skin scrapes
Adhesive tape impression
Biopsy*

Question 5

Tx of dermodicosis

Answer 5

Isoxazolines
Topical moxidectin/Imidacloprid

Question 6

Dermaphytosis can be spread by

Answer 6

Direct contact with an infected animal
Fomites (grooming appliances, beddings, ectoparasites, exposure to
contaminated environment)
Microtrauma is imperative

Question 7

Dermaphytosis Tx

Answer 7

Topical therapy
– Twice weekly application of miconazole (2%)/Chlorhexidine (2%) shampoo

Systemic therapy
– Azoles: Itraconazole

Continue treatment until resolution of clinical signs and 1-2 negative cultures achieved

Question 8

What bacteria is mostly responsible for bacterial folliculitis

Answer 8

S. pseudointermedius

Question 9

DX Bacterial folliculitis

Answer 9

Exclude demodicosis, dermatophytosis
Cytology

Question 10

TX Bacterial folliculitis

Answer 10

Topical antiseptics
Treat underlying causes

Question 11

4 endocrine diseases that causes alopecia

Answer 11

Hyperadrenocorticism
Hyperestrogenism
Hypothyroidism
Alopecia X

Question 12

Alopecia X breed predisposition

Answer 12

Pomeranian and other European Spitz breeds
Other breeds with wooly coat and dense undercoat
Poodles

Question 13

Dermalogical findings of alopecia X

Answer 13

Non-inflammatory, progressive alopecia and hyperpigmentation
Spares head and extremities