derm 2 Flashcards
symptoms of pyoderma
pruritis
inflammation
alopecia
pustules
diagnosis of pyoderma
skin scrape smear culture biopsy bloodwork
treatment of pyoderma
underlying disease
antipruritics
abx
treat fleas
symptoms of pyoderma could be either of these
deep or superficial
secondary disease of pyoderma
allergies environment endocrine parasites anatomy
what does pyoderma mean
pus in the skin/ skin infection
can you cure atopy?
no
what is atopy?
skin allergy in response to allergens- increase in IgE
symptoms of atopy
pruritis
pyoderma
ears/feet infection
cats- miliary dermititis
diagnosis of atopy
history and symptoms
allergy testing- skin/blood
rule out other diseases
treatment of atopy
treat fleas immunotherapy immunosuppressive drugs symptomatic therapy abx
what is FAD
allergic to flea bites
Ctenocephalides felis
FAD symptoms
alopecia at tail head
itching
fleas
FAD dx
flea comb
flea dirt-red
FAD tx
flea control for 3 months
pupae is resistant to treatment
ARF most common allergen
protein
ARF symptoms
Atopy symptoms- feet/ears, alopecia, itching
GI signs
cats- miliary dermatitis
symptom includes miliary dermatitis in cats
ARF and atopy
ARF stands for..
allergic-reaction food
ARF dx
food trial (6-8 weeks)