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Provides with practical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of the skin diseases commonly seen in a practice. This title also provides a description of all diagnostic test and procedures, to clinical evaluation of the test results, and presentation of treatment options.
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ContentsSection 1: `How To`Dermatologic History / 2Dermatologic Examination / 11Specific Tests in small animal dermatology / 21Cytology / 21Superficial skin scrapings / 26Deep skin scrapings / 28Wood`s Lamp Examination / 30Fungal culture / 32Trichogram / 36Biopsy / 38Serum testing for allergen-specific IgE / 42Bacterial Culture / 43Patch testing / 44Diagnostic Trials / 46Elimination diet / 46Insect control trial / 48Scabies Treatment trial / 49Section 2: The Approach to Common Dermatologic PresentationsThe pruritic dog / 53The dog with papules, pustules and prusts / 58The dog with alopecia / 69The dog with nodules / 76The dog with nasal dermatitis / 83The cat with miliary dermatitis / 87The cat with noninflammatory alopecia / 92The cat with lesions of the eosinophilic granuloma complex / 96The cat with nodules / 100The patient with otitis externa / 107Section 3: TreatmentsShampoo therapy of various skin conditions / 115Treatment of bacterial infection / 118Treatment of pruritus / 123Allergen-specific immunotherapy / 123Antihistamines / 125Essential fatty acids / 128Glucocorticoids / 129Treatment of fungal infections / 130Ectoparasiticidal agents / 133Insect control trials and individual management ofpatients with flea-bite hypersensitivity / 136Immunosuppressive therapy / 141Treatment of alopecia due to hormonal diseases and follicular dysplasia / 144AppendicesA. Breed Predilections / 145B. Questionnaire / 149Recommended Readings / 151
Summary
Provides with practical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of the skin diseases commonly seen in a practice. This title also provides a description of all diagnostic test and procedures, to clinical evaluation of the test results, and presentation of treatment options.
