dermatology Flashcards
chlorhexidine
broad spectrum
antimicrobial
non-irritating
yeast (greater than 2%)
what is toxic to cats in antiparasitics
permethrin
Basal cell tumor
Head of cats
Melanoma
Most common oral tumor dogs
Mast cell
Great pretender
Squamous cell carcinoma
Most common oral malignancy CATS white cats
Treatments of malignant tumor a
Sx Abx Radiation Chemo Cryotherapy Immunotherapy
Histocytoma
Young dogs. Pink nodule. Self limiting
Lipoma
Fatty mass
Papilloma
Warts caused by papilloma virus.
Tx- Zithromax
Sebaceous cyst
Cyst w/ sebaceous exudate
Cuterebra
Warbles. Fly egg hatches into larva that burrows under skin
Myaisis
Maggots. House fly eggs land on pet
Pediculosis symptoms
Anemia
Pruritis
Nits on fur
Diagnosis of otitis
View tympanic membrane
Cytology
Look for underlying dz
Culture/sensitivity
Aural hematoma repair
Treat underlying cause like allergies
Surgery
May need bandage
iodine
antimicrobial
good at removing exudates
benzoyl peroxide
antimicrobial
follicle flushing
anti-pruritic, keratolytic
anti-seborrheic
oatmeal
soothing
anti-pruritic
sulphur
antiseptic (antimicrobial)
anti-inflammatory
high enough levels- antiparasitic
bad odor
salicylic acid
keratolytic
keratoplastic(normalizes skin thickness)
what two shampoos work well together
salicylic acid and sulphur
tar
clear
anti-pruritic
keratoplastic
*degreasing
keratoplastic
normalizes skin thickness