Hair and Skin Flashcards
1
Q
Why might the vet want to perform a dermatology exam?
A
Yeast
Fungi
Ectoparasites
bacteria/virus
chronic dermatitis
pruritis
Neoplasia
2
Q
Lesion
A
Tissue abnormality commonly caused by disease or trauma
3
Q
Erythema
A
Reddening of the skin due to increased blood supply
4
Q
pyoderma
A
Primary skin infection, commonly staph or strep
5
Q
Cyst
A
a papule containing fluid of semi solid material
6
Q
Papule
A
small, palpable lesion, raised above the skin
7
Q
Pustule
A
pus filled sac
8
Q
Rash
A
widespread eruption of lesions
9
Q
Atopy
A
localised hypersensitivity reaction to an allergen
10
Q
alopecia
A
Hair loss
11
Q
pododermatitis
A
inter - digital dermatitis
12
Q
skin sampling techniques
A
skin scrapes
skin biopsy
swabs
hair plucks
tape impressions
hair brushings
