Llama Dermatology
March 1989
in “
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice
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hyperkeratosis sebaceous glands sarcoptic mange chorioptic mange pediculosis demodicosis bacterial folliculitis furunculosis dermatophytosis dermatophilosis coccidiodomycosis contagious viral pustular dermatitis alopecic disorders keratinizing disorder zinc therapy mange lice ringworm zinc treatment
TLDR Llamas often have skin issues like mange, bacterial infections, and allergies, with some treatable by zinc.
In llamas, normal dermatological findings included mild hyperkeratosis, a prominent vascular plexus in the superficial dermis, and regional differences in sebaceous glands. Common ectoparasite infestations in North America were sarcoptic and chorioptic mange, pediculosis, and demodicosis. Infectious skin issues included bacterial folliculitis, furunculosis, dermatophytosis, dermatophilosis, coccidiodomycosis, and contagious viral pustular dermatitis. Allergies to inhalants or food were suspected. Alopecic disorders often affected the nose bridge and cervical region. A frequent skin condition was a keratinizing disorder, sometimes treatable with zinc therapy.
