Integument Flashcards
consist of COLLAGEN AND ELASTIC FIBERS
dermis
phase of hair synthesis
anagen
transitional phase of hair cycle between growth and resting phases
catagen
resting phase of hair cycle
telogen
increased thickness of the stratum corneum
hyperkeratosis
hyperkeratosis cells are anuclear
orthokeratosis
hyperkeratosis cells contain nuclei
parakeratosis
keratinization pattern char. By retention of nuclei in the stratum corneum
parakeratosis
considered a genodermatosis of young dachshund dogs
acanthosis nigricans
results from failure of the squamous epithelium and adnexa of skin and epithelium of oral mucosa to develop completely
epitheliogenesis imperfecta
excessive growth of hair
hypertrichosis
skin is alopecic and covered by thick keratin
ichthyosis
UV related or actinic
solar dermatitis
lesions occur in areas not covered by hair or fleece
photosensitization
due to ingestion of preformed photodynamic substances
primary photosensitization
may develop due to abnormal porphyrin metabolism
congenital porphyria
due to hepatic disease that impairs excretion of phylloerythrin, a product of chlorophyll metabolism
hepatogenous or secondary photosensitization
psychogenic dermatitis of extremity usually a result of excessive licking and chewing
acral lick dermatitis
thickened area due to friction seen in pressure points or bony prominences
callus
skin fold dermatitis
intertrigo
an acute often fatal dermatitis of neonatal piglets and mild in older piglets
greasy pig disease
other name for greasy pig disease
exudative epidermitis
primary pathogen of canineskin
Staphylococcus intermedius
cutaneous bacterial infections
pyoderma