TLDR Good nutrition is crucial for healthy animal skin and hair.
The document discussed nutrient-responsive dermatoses in companion animals, emphasizing the importance of adequate nutrition for skin health. It highlighted that 25-30% of an animal's daily protein intake is necessary for optimal hair growth and skin function. Essential fatty acids, vitamin A, zinc, and copper were identified as crucial for maintaining skin homeostasis. Although true nutrient deficiencies were rare due to high-quality commercial diets, the quality of a diet could significantly impact skin and coat appearance. The chapter covered various dermatoses responsive to specific nutrients, including essential fatty acid-responsive, retinoid-responsive, zinc-responsive, vitamin E dermatoses, and superficial necrolytic dermatoses.
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February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology” Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
