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    Glossary Lichenification

    thickened, leathery skin due to chronic scratching or rubbing

    Lichenification refers to the thickening and hardening of the skin that occurs as a result of chronic scratching or rubbing. This condition is characterized by exaggerated skin markings and a leathery texture, often seen in conditions like eczema or chronic dermatitis.

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      research Bovine besnoitiosis in Germany

      37 citations , March 2010 in “Veterinary dermatology”
      This study reports a case of bovine besnoitiosis in Germany characterized by specific skin lesions, with diagnosis confirmed through histopathology, serology, and PCR as Besnoitia besnoiti.

      research Sucessful treatment of feline demodicosis with orally sarolaner Case Report

      2 citations , January 2020 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine/Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária”
      In this study, sarolaner administered orally proved effective in treating demodectic mange in a naturally infested cat in Brazil, as no mites were observed and skin condition improved after 21 days.
      Coinfection of Demodex Mange and Malassezia Fungi on the Skin of Crossbreed Balinese Dog

      research COINFECTION OF DEMODEX MANGE AND MALASSEZIA FUNGI ON THE SKIN OF CROSSBREED BALINESE DOG

      September 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan”
      This case report describes a Balinese breed dog diagnosed with demodecosis and malasseziosis, which improved after 30 days of treatment including amitraz, ketoconazole, and supportive therapies. The findings suggest that consistent treatment and environmental management can aid in recovery from these skin conditions in dogs.

      research Traumatic Alopecia (without Traction Alopecia)

      September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      This article discusses trichotillomania and trichoteiromania, focusing on their clinical presentation, main trichoscopic features, and similarities in hair loss patterns but reports no new research findings.
      Description of Skin Lesions

      research Description of skin lesions

      December 2016
      This chapter provides an overview of terminology for various skin lesions, including primary and secondary types, but does not report new findings or results.

      research Dermatophytosis in cats

      January 2011 in “Companion Animal”
      This paper reviews the pathogenesis of dermatophytosis in cats and discusses diagnostic methods and treatment needs without reporting new clinical results.
      Localized Alopecic Myxedema of the Scalp

      research Localized alopecic myxedema of the scalp

      June 2023 in “Dermatology online journal”
      In this case report, localized myxedema of the scalp was identified in a patient with Graves disease and Hashimoto thyroiditis, emphasizing the varied skin manifestations in autoimmune thyroid conditions.
      Generalized Dermatitis in a Mixed-Breed German Spitz Dog

      research GENERALIZED DERMATITIS IN A MIXED-BREED GERMAN SPITZ DOG

      July 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana”
      This study reports a case of generalized dermatitis in a mixed-breed German Spitz due to Sarcoptes scabiei and Malassezia sp. infection, treated with ivermectin and fluconazole, plus supportive therapies, resulting in marked lesion reduction though not full recovery.
      Malasseziosis Infection in a Dog

      research Malasseziosis Infection in a Dog

      July 2018 in “Journal of Dairy & Veterinary Sciences”
      In this veterinary case study, a 5-year-old Labrador with pruritus and alopecia tested positive for Malassezia pachydermatitis and recovered after treatment with oral terbinafine and topical ketoconazole.
      Ketoconazole in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

      research Ketoconazole in cutaneous leishmaniasis

      41 citations , November 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      This article reports on the use of ketoconazole for treating cutaneous leishmaniasis, but includes no new clinical trial findings.
      Eyebrow Loss

      research Eyebrow Loss

      29 citations , January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      This article reviews the social and functional impact of eyebrow loss and highlights the limited treatment options compared to scalp alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
      Emollients: Application of Topical Treatments to the Skin

      research Emollients: application of topical treatments to the skin

      5 citations , November 2007 in “British journal of nursing”
      This article discusses the importance of nurses' understanding of topical emollient therapy for patients with eczema, but it does not provide new clinical results.
      Clinical Manifestation and Methods of Treatment of Pododermatitis in Dogs

      research Clinical manifestation and methods of treatment of pododermatitis in dogs

      2 citations , April 2021 in “Naukovì gorizonti”
      In this study, researchers observed that using a combination of medications, including Bravecto, Cefuroxime, Orungal, Apoquel, and Derinat, effectively treated pododermatitis in dogs, increasing therapy success from 28.6% to 66.7%, and reducing treatment duration while extending remission periods.
      The Photosensitive Patient: Could It Be Pellagra?

      research The photosensitive patient: could it be pellagra?

      2 citations , May 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of pellagra, emphasizing the importance of evaluating serum niacin levels in photosensitive patients with certain risk factors, and reports no new clinical results.
      Canine Pododermatitis: A Retrospective Study of 300 Cases

      research Canine pododermatitis: A retrospective study of 300 cases

      1 citations , April 2023 in “Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society”
      This study investigated pododermatitis in 300 dogs and found West Highland White Terriers, Shar-Peis, and French Bulldogs were predominantly affected by allergic pododermatitis. It also observed that interdigital skin was primarily involved in cases of atopic dermatitis and pododemodicosis.
      Antihelminthic Drugs: Impact, Challenges, and Efficacy

      research Antihelminthic Drugs

      1 citations , January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual”
      This review discusses adverse reactions to antihelminthic drugs and highlights that levamisole, a common street cocaine adulterant, can cause serious side effects, including skin necrosis and vasculitis.
      Diseases of the Ear Pinna

      research Diseases of the Ear Pinna

      1 citations , August 2012
      The document discusses various diseases of the outer ear, categorized by symptoms like redness, crusts, bumps, pus-filled lesions, lumps, ulcers, and hair loss.
      Scabiosis and Toxocariasis in a Local Dog

      research SCABIOSIS AND TOXOCARIOSIS IN A LOCAL DOG

      January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan”
      In this study, a two-month-old dog diagnosed with scabiosis and toxocariosis showed significant clinical improvement after being treated with sarolaner and pyrantel, evidenced by resolved skin lesions, hair regrowth, and a return to normal abdominal size and oral mucosa color after 30 days.
      Isolation and Antibiogram Profiling of Staphylococcus Species in Canine Pyoderma

      research Isolation and antibiogram profiling of Staphylococcus species in canine pyoderma

      January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research”
      In this study investigating canine pyoderma, the researchers found that Staphylococcus species isolated from 57 dogs were most sensitive to the antibiotic Linezolid, with a 100% sensitivity rate, followed by other antibiotics like Doxycycline hydrochloride and Cefpodoxime.