dematology Flashcards
what are the advantages of clinical eye method of diagnosis
- quick method
- cheap
- if effective generate confidence
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what are the disadvantages of ‘clinical eye” method
- frequently fails
- it cannot be repeated and it cannot be taught
- it does not allow to progress
- fastest way to reach a wrong dianosis
explain how the diagnosis is made with “performing successive diagnostic test’
- different tests are performed until an abnormality is found
- then a diagnosis is made on the basis of the alteration found.the clinical signs are therefore explained
how good is the diagnosis from performing successive diagnostic tests
apparently it is well founded
what are the disadvantages of successive diagnostic tests
- slow and unpredictable
- expensive.a lot of useless tests are performed, the ownrs get tired
- it cannot be explained and systematized easily.
what is the advantage of performing successive diagnostic test
depending on the test chosen in the first place, a differential diagnosis can be reached
what is the advantage of problem orioented approach
- it can be explained and taught
- it mixes subjective decisions (problem definition) with science based actions
- it is effective
- minimum expenses to reach the dianosis
list all the primary cutaneous lesions
- macule/patch
- papule
- plague
- pustule
- vesicle or bulla
- wheal
- nodule
- tumer
- erythema
list all the secondary lesions
- epidermal collarette
- erosion
- ulceration
- excoriation
- lichenification
- scar
- fissure
list all the lesions which can be either primary or secondary
- alopecia
- scale
- follicular cast
- crust
- comedo
- pigmentary abnormalities/changes
circumscribed area up to 1 cm in diameter, characterised by change in the color of the skin i.e
- hyperpigmented (melanotic)
- erythematous
- haemorrhagic
macule
circumscribed area greater than 1 cm in diameter characterised by change in color of the skin
patch
small elevation of the skin up to 1 cm in diameter
papule
what are the color characteristics of papule
- normal color, erythematous,hyperpigmented
what is a plague
coalescing papules
small elevation of the epidermis which is filled with pus
pustules
- it is fragile
- follicular/non follicular
small elevation of the skin which is filled with clear fluid
vesicle
- it is fragile and transient
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a vesicle with a diameter greater than 1 cm
bullae
sharply circumscribed,raised lesions consisting of dermal edema usually erythematous
- wheal
- variable shape and size
- transient (appears and disappears in minutes or hrs)
solid elevation greater than 1 cm in diameter with a variable depth and attachment to the underlying tissue
- nodule/tumer
- it can be inflammatory or neoplastic
encircling rim of epidermal scalle with the free edges towards the central area.
- epidermal collarette
- represents the margins of an earlier pastule or visicle
breaks in the continuity of the skin with exposure of the dermis
- erosions/ulcers
- variable depth,shape,bleeding
- erosion=more supeficial defect without damage of the basal membrane
- excoriation= self produced erosion
thickening of the skin characterised by exagerated skin markings(wrinkles)
- lichinification
- usually due to chronic trauma(pruritis)
- more frequent in the ventral skin
- often accompanied by hyperpigmentation
areas of fibrious tissue that has replaced the damaged dermis or subq tissue
- scar
- most scars in cats and dogs are alopecic,atrophic, and depigmented
loose fragment of stratum cornum visible to the naked eye
- scale
- variable size,color,consistency
accumulation of keratin and sebaceous material that adheres to the hair shaft extending above the follicular ostia
follicular cast
accumulation of dried exudate,blood, cells,hairs, adhered to the skin
crust
- the underlying skin is excoriated/eroded/ulcerated
- variable color
dilated hair follicles which appears full of keratinaceous material
- comedo
- clinically appears as black points
cs of induced alopecia
- appears in the areas of pruritus only.
- commonly broad and symmetric
- associated with arythema and other lesions such as lechinification
what are the cs of folliculitis alopecia
focal multifocal alopecia
what are the cs of allopecia due to disturbance of hair growth
- symmetrical non pruritic alopecia
- frequently on the trunk
- slowly progressive
what are the cs of post scarring alopecia
localised,limited to areas of previous damage. pigment loss is permanent
discuss the pathogenesis of alopecia
Auto-induced:–Consequence of pruritus
Sequela of folliculitis:–Infectious/non-infectious
Disturbances of the hair growth:–Hair cycle abnormalities (telogenization)
Follicular dysplasia-Post-scarring
what are the ddx of focal-multifocal alopecia
- demodicosis
- dermatophytosis
- bacterial folliculitis
discuss demodecosis
- transmission to puppies
- effect of bite
- Mites are transmitted to nursing puppies by direct contact with bitch during the first 2-3 days of neonatal life
- Innate immune system controls Demodex populations in the skin
- Disease state: increased number of mites inside the hair
- follicles folliculitis alopecia +/- bacterial infection =
demodicosis
name the 2 demodex identified in dogs
- D. canis - commensal in hair follicles of all dogs
- D. injai - found in sebaceous glands,
mostly terriers
name the parasite
D canis
name the parasite
D.injai
different presentation of demodecosis
- localised
- generalised
- juvenile onset
- adult onset
discuss localised democosis
- transient and focal overpopulation of demodex mites
- puppies 3-6 mnths of age
- immature immune system
- 1 to 4 areas of alopecia with variable erythema,scaling and hyperpigmentation
- lesions no greater than 2.5 cm
- no pruritus,no systemic signs
discuss generalised demodecosis
- generalised overgrowth of demodex
- +/-severe skin lesions
- +/-systemic illness
fever,lethargy,inappetance
peripheral lympadenopathy
discuss juvenile onset of generalised demodecosis
- likely a genetic defect leading to a dysfunctional control of demodex populations
- affects dogs of 2 mnths to 2 yrs
- there is breed predisposition
discuss adult onset of generalised demodecosis
- dogs that are older than 2 yrs old
- no sex or breed predisposition
- immunocompromised
cs of demodecosis
- multiple or regional alopecia(moth eaten appearance)
- variable erythema
- papules,crusts and comedones
- pastules,collarretes, draining tracts=2ndary bacterial infection
- non pruritic-mild to moderate when secondary infection is present
- systemic signs (anorexea, fever) usually seen in advanced cases with secondary infection
- lesions seen anywhere there are hair follicles
clinical presentation of pododemodecosis
- erythema,swelling,draining tracts on haired skin
- front paws or all four limbs affected
clinical presentation of otitis externa due to demodex
- bilateral erythematous, ceruminatous otitis externa
- mites found in ear cytology
diagnosis of demodex
- skin scraping
- trichinosis
- cytology–bacterial infection
- deep skin scraping
- occassionally:biopsy and histological examinations
discuss D.injai
- long episthosoma
- live in the sebaceous glands
- seen in terrier breeds
- greasy seborrhea of dorsal stripe of trunk
- mild to severe pruritis
- diagnose thru deep scraping(sometimes difficult) or biopsy
- histopath reveals a marked hyperplasia of the sebaceous glands
- treatment is the same as for D.canis demodicosis
discuss treatment of localised demacosis
- Benign neglect
- Bathing with benzoyl peroxide 2.5% shampoo 1-2x/week
Demodicosis: treatment
Topical antibiotics
discuss treatment of genralised demodecosis
- Amitraz deeps (0.03-0.05%) weekly
- Macrocyclic lactones PO
- ivermectin and moxidectin: 0.4-0.6 mg/kg PO daily
- milbemycin: 2 mg/kg PO daily
- Macrocyclic lactones topical
- moxidectin (Advantage Multi®): q weekly
Don’t forget to treat the secondary pyoderma!
common sources of dermatophytosis
- Microsporum canis (zoophilic)
- M. gypseum (geophilic)
- Trichophyton mentagrophytes (zoophilic)
clinical presentation of squamous form of dermatophytosis
alopecia,
erythema,
scales,
hyperpigmentation
clinical presentation of kerion form of dermatophytosis
alopecic,
erythematous and exudative,
papule or plaque
clinical presentation of pruritus form of dermatophytosis
variable, usually low
diagnosis of dermatophytosis
- woodlamb examination
- microscopic examination of hairs
- fungual culture
- biopsy
topical theraphy of dermatocosis
- enilconazol 0.2%,clotrimazole
- lime sulfur
- clohexidine
systemic therapy of dermatophytosis
- itraconazole
- fluconazole
- ketokenazole
- terbinafine
where is D.injai found and in which breed is predispose
- Live in the sebaceous glands
- Seen in terrier breeds
histopath of sebaceous lnn reveals marked hyperplasia,which mites do u suspect
D.injai
treatment for localised demodex
- Benign =neglect
- Bathing with benzoyl peroxide 2.5% shampoo 1-2x/week
- Topical antibiotics
treatment for Canine generalized demodicosis:
- Amitraz deeps (0.03-0.05%) weekly
- Macrocyclic lactones PO
- **ivermectin and moxidectin:** 0.4-0.6 mg/kg PO daily
- milbemycin: 2 mg/kg PO daily
- Macrocyclic lactones topical
- moxidectin (Advantage Multi®): q weekly - Don’t forget to treat the secondary pyoderma!
discuss the dosing of ivermectin
Ivermectin - start with 0.1 mg/kg/day and increase slowly in
0.1mg/kg increments daily until you reach 0.6mg/kg/day
in which breed should ivermectin be avoided
- Do not use in collies and collie crosses!
“White feet, don’t treat
what are the side effects of ivermectin
- neurologic toxicity
Miosis (u walk the dog in sunglight and the pupil is dilated instead of constricting), lethargy, ataxia, seizure, coma
- Genetic testing for ABCB1-Δ1 (MDR-1) @ WSU esp. if its a mixed breed and u are nt sure if it has collie genes
when should you stop treatment for demodex
- **Maintain therapy until two consecutive negative deep skin scrapings achieved
- Negative skin scraping = zero mites, not dead mites
- Avoid use of glucocorticoids
- Correct possible underlying immunosuppressive factors (malnutrition, parasites, endocrinopathy, etc.)
whats the prognosis for demodex treatment
The cure rate in cases of good compliance is >90%.
what should be a plan in case the demodex is not cured after 4 months
- Occasionally some patients need lifelong treatment
Pulse therapy with ivermectin
Advantage Multi q 2 weeks or monthly
- If after 4 months of treatment lesions and/or parasites still persist, consider:
- Check ivermectin dose is at 0.4 - 0.6 mg/kg/day
- Change to different class of drug
- Investigate hidden predisposing causes
which dematophyte is zoonotic
m.icrosporum canis
discuss the transmiossion of dermatophyte
- Transmission by direct-indirect contact (contaminated environment)
discuss the effect of dermatophyte in dogs
- Uncommon cause of canine focal-multifocal alopecia
- Dogs of any age and breed can be affected,
- however, more common in:
- Young animals : < 1 year old, - Yorkshire terriers (and may be other terriers)
discuss the clinical picturre of dermatophyte
- One or multiple alopecic areas on the trunk,head or limbs
discuss the clinical presentation of squamous dermatophyte
- alopecia,
- erythema,
- scales,
- hyperpigmentation
discuss the clinical presentation of kerion dermatophytosis
- alopecic,
- erythematous and exudative,
- papule or plaque
dermatophytosis dx
- woodlamp
- microscopic examination of the hair
- fungal culture
- biopsy
list the drugs used to treat topical dermatocosis
- enilconazole 0.2%, clotrimazole
- lime sulfur 2% to 4%
- chlorhexidine 3-4%
discuss drugs used systemically to treat dermatocosis
- itraconazole (5-10 mg/kg/ 24h; PO with food)
- fluconazole (10 mg/kg/ 24h; PO with food)
- ketoconazole (10 mg/kg/ 24h, PO with food)
- terbinafine (30-40 mg/kg/ 24h; PO)
discuss environmental treatment for dermatophytes
bleach diluted 1:10 in water
how long should treatment for dermatophyte be continued
Treatment has to be continued until 3 to 4 weeks beyond 2
consecutive negative follow-up fungal culture results
performed q 2-4 weeks
which bacteria causes more folliculitis
- S. pseudintermedius is the etiologic agent in > 90% of cases;
- the rest: S. aureus, S. schleiferi
- Opportunistic pathogen
Present in most dogs (perineum, perioral skin,
nose)
Usually a primary cause triggers the overgrowth of
S. pseudintermedius
list the primary causes of bacterial folliculitis
- atopic dermatitis
- humidity,sarborrhea
- corticotheraphy
- hypotherodism
what are the cs of bactrial folliculitis
- Multifocal areas of alopecia, follicular papules / pustules, crusts, scales, collarettes and hyperpigmentedmacules
- Short-coated dogs present often a moth-eaten patchy alopecia
- Long-coated dogs, typical signs include dull haircoat, scales and excessive shedding
- All haired skin can be affected, but glabrous regions more commonly affected
- Pruritus variable, from mild to moderate or severe
diagnosis for bacterial folliculitis
- History, clinical signs
- Cytological examination
(papules, pustules, epidermal collarettes)
- Response to antibiotic therapy
Biopsy / bacterial culture –
not first line tests
discuss topical treatment of bacterial folliculitis
- Chlorhexidine 2-4%
- Benzoyl peroxide 2.5%
discuss antibiotic therapy for bacterial folliculitis
- Cephalexin (25-30mg/Kg/ 12h; PO)
- Amoxicillin-clavulanate (25mg/kg/ 12h; PO)
- Clindamycin (11mg/kg/12h; PO)