Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Facial scaling and hair loss in dogs from Trichophyton infection
By Parker, W M & Yager, J A·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·1997·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Trichophyton dermatophytosis--a disease easily confused with pemphigus erythematosus.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs in Ontario developed scaling, crusting, and hair loss on their faces, which led to a diagnosis of trichophytosis, a type of fungal infection. This condition can sometimes be mistaken for pemphigus erythematosus, an immune-mediated skin disease. In these cases, the dogs showed significant skin inflammation and pustules. Treatment details were not specified, but recognizing the correct diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
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Abstract
Trichophytosis is a rare diagnosis in dogs in Ontario, but recently 4 dogs with a scaling and crusting, alopecic, facial dermatitis have been so diagnosed. In all cases, the histopathological findings of severe epidermal and follicular interface dermatitis, accompanied by an acantholytic intraepidermal pustular dermatitis suggested an immune-mediated disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9262861/