Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using dermoscopy to diagnose sarcoptic mange in dogs
By Legnani, Sara & Buckley, Laura·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2022·The University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The use of dermoscopy to support the diagnosis of sarcoptic mange in two dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Two adult dogs with severe itching and skin irritation were diagnosed with sarcoptic mange, a skin condition caused by tiny mites. The veterinarian used a special tool called dermoscopy to quickly identify the mites on the dogs' skin without needing invasive tests. A skin scraping confirmed the diagnosis. This method allows for fast and easy detection of sarcoptic mange, helping to get the dogs the treatment they need to feel better.
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Abstract
Two unrelated adult dogs presenting with chronic pruritic dermatitis were diagnosed with sarcoptic mange through the in vivo dermoscopic visualisation of Sarcoptes scabiei mites. The species of mite was confirmed via microscopy of superficial skin scrapings taken from lesional skin. Dermoscopy offers rapid point-of-care, noninvasive screening for dogs with sarcoptic mange.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35187732/