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Approach to the dermatological case

Approach to the dermatological case. Signalment Presenting complaint History Focused and generalised – of animal environment/travel/boarding Previous therapy very important Physical examination. Dermatological examination. Examine entire body Mucous membranes

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Approach to the dermatological case

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  1. Approach to the dermatological case • Signalment • Presenting complaint • History • Focused and generalised – of animal • environment/travel/boarding • Previous therapy very important • Physical examination

  2. Dermatological examination • Examine entire body • Mucous membranes • Observe the animal (while in the waiting room and in the examination room) • General assessment of the coat • Distribution of the lesions • Dry or greasy coat • Colour texture • Skin assessment • Thorough examination of skin • Check skin quality (atrophic/inelastic – hyperadrenocorticism, hyperelastic – Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) • Skin colour • Primary or secondary dermatological lesions • Evaluate any areas of alopecia (hair fell out or nibbled short)

  3. Dermatological examination • Skin assessment • Thorough examination of skin • Check skin quality (atrophic/inelastic – hyperadrenocorticism, hyperelastic – Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) • Check skin temperature by touch • Skin colour • Primary or secondary dermatological lesions • Evaluate any areas of alopecia (hair fell out or nibbled short)

  4. Dermatological examination • Hair assessment • Does hair epilate easily (hormonal aetiology?) • Unusual look to the hair (follicular casts) Then develop a list of differentials and any further diagnostic tests to be performed

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