Dermatology, Session 4

Focal and multifocal alopecia in dogs and cats. – Dr. Chiara Noli

Focal and multifocal alopecia are signs of follicular diseases, such as dermatophytosis, demodicosis or bacterial folliculitis. Rarely it is associated with more unusual diseases, such as alopecia areata or sebaceous adenitis. Diagnostic tests, such as skin scrapings, trichoscopy, cytology, fungal or bacterial cultures and skin biopsies should be implemented in a step-by-step sequence to reach the correct diagnosis.

Learning outcomes:
How to prioritize the diagnostic tests in dogs and cats to obtain the diagnosis of focal and multifocal alopecia and treat it depending on the cause.