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| What is the number 1 cause of recurrent pyoderma? |
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| What is the hallmark sign of atopy? |
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| Name 3 diseases that cause pruritus but do not have primary lesions |
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| Atopy, Food allergy Dermatitis (or Adverse Reaction to Food)Dogs & Horses, Feline Psychogenic Alopecia, Acral Lick Dermatitis in Dogs |
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| Name the Level 1 therapies for atopy |
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| Antihistamines, Essential fatty acids, topical anti-pruritics |
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| What are the Level 2 therapies for atopy? |
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| 2a: Systemic steroids (oral, short-acting steroids only!); 2b: Cyclosporine therapy (alternative to steroids, less side effects, more expensie) |
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| Know the Level 3 therapies for atopy. |
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| 1. Intradermal allergy test (IDST) 2. In vitro (serum) test |
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| What are the 4 syndromes associated with Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex (EGC) |
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| Eosinophilic plaque, Linear granuloma, Indolent ulcer, mosquito bite hypersensitivity |
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| What is the most common cause of pyotraumatic dermatitis? |
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| Eliminate fleas, short acting glucocorticoids if needed |
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| What's the definitive diagnosis for FAD? |
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| Response to flea eradication |
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| How to you treat pyotraumatic dermatitis? |
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| Clip and clean twice daily. Do NOT use ointments/creams. Use drying agents and/or topical non-occlusive steroids. |
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| What's the most common allergic skin disease in horses? |
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| Insect hypersensitivity. Usually to Culicoides. |
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| What are the clinical signs to FAD? |
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| Pruritus associated with fleas/flea excreta. More common in warm weather. |
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| What is the difference between atopy and food allergy dermatitis clinically? |
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| Food allergies are NON-season, can affect any dog/cat, and often have GI disturbances |
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| How do you treat Pemphigus foliaceus? |
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| Corticosteroids, then taper to lowest possible dose. May need to add azathiopine (dogs/horses) or chlorambucil (cats). Avoid UVR. Treat secondary pyoderma. |
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| What are the lesions in pemphigus foliaceus? |
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| Primary: pustules around FACE, crusts, epidermal coollarettes, erosions, erythema, scale, alopecia |
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