Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Red skin reaction like erythema multiforme after clipper burn in a dog
By Tham, Heng L et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2022·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Localised erythema multiforme-like reaction confined to a region of clipper burn in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog developed a localized skin reaction that looked similar to a condition called erythema multiforme, which is usually seen in humans. This reaction occurred in an area where the dog had suffered a clipper burn. The dog's symptoms included redness and irritation in the affected area. The veterinarian examined the skin and confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment details weren't specified, but the case highlights that dogs can experience similar skin reactions to those seen in humans.
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Abstract
Localised erythema multiforme (LEM) is only reported to occur in humans and not in domestic species. This case report describes the clinical and histopathological features of LEM-like reaction in a dog, confined to a region of clipper burn.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35048432/