Dermatological history and skin lesions

Question 1

Describe dermatological history taking. (6)

Answer 1

Take time! Derm apts. can take 1.5 hours.

Sit down!

The animal should be accompanied by the person who takes care of the dog and knows its history.

Previous history absolutely necessary.

Let the owner talk!

Special dermatological questionnaire used.

Question 2

Fipronil indications and safety in which species?

Answer 2

Brandname Frontline

Used in dogs, cats and poultry against fleas, ticks, and chewing lice.

Toxic to rabbits.

Question 3

Answer 3

cuteneous manifestation of epitheliotropic lymphoma

Question 4

diascopy

Answer 4

Diascopy is used to determine whether erythema in a lesion is due to blood within superficial vessels (inflammatory or vascular lesions) or is due to hemorrhage (petechiae or purpura).

A microscope slide is pressed against a lesion (diascopy) to see whether it blanches.

If it blanches - its erythema, if it doesnt blanche - its hemorrhage aka bruising.

Question 5

Main complaint, development points:

Answer 5

Owners complaint
Problem duration
Seasonality
Pruritus
Skin lesions
Localization
Other signs
Nutriotion
Other animals (at home or contact otherwise)
Feline stress
Travel
If humans have symptoms

Question 6

Previous medical history should include:

Answer 6

Previously used drugs
Antiparasitics
Current meds
Pet washing products
Previous analyses

Question 7

Answer 7

epidermal collarette