Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, Possible Etiological and Diagnostic Approach in Dogs with Acral Lick Dermatitis
December 2022
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Exploratory animal and medical research
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acral lick dermatitis ALD alopecia circumscribed lesions induration ulceration moist lesions chronic active inflammation purulent inflammation hyperkeratosis acanthosis dermal fibrosis stress polycythemia hair loss skin lesions skin thickening skin ulcers wet skin lesions chronic inflammation pus inflammation thickened skin skin overgrowth skin scarring high red blood cell count
Studysummary This study found that acral lick dermatitis in dogs has a higher prevalence in young male dogs, especially Labrador retrievers, during colder months, with psychogenic triggers being the most common cause.
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