Pyoderma Look A Likes - Part II

Pyoderma look a likes – part II

In the last years, the occurrence of skin infections with multi-resistant bacteria has increased in the veterinary practice. Therefore, it is of upmost importance to recognise and diagnose skin diseases in which bacteria play an insignificant or minor role in order to avoid spilling of antibiotics. The first tool to diagnose a dermatologic disorder is to take a thorough and complete history. The signalment, chronicity of the disorder, age of onset, the presence/intensity and localisation of pruritus and general health are some of the most important subjects to dive in to. Furthermore, after general examination, a detailed dermatologic examination should follow. Primary lesions are the most informative and should be differentiated from secondary lesions. Primary lesions are macules, papules, pustules, vesicles, wheals, nodules and tumors. Lesions as alopecia, scales, crusts, follicular casts, hyperpigmentation and comedones may be primary or secondary. Purely secondary lesions are epidermal collarettes, erosions, ulcers and lichenification. A variety of lesions may be present and discovered at specific body regions or in a more generalised pattern. […]