CCM - Dermatology

Pruritus in cats and dogs. – Dr. Chiara Noli Pruritus is the most common presenting complaint in cats and dogs, accounting for over half of the dermatological cases. There are […]

Complicated cases of atopic dermatitis in dogs. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis Some dogs with chronic, severe, and poorly controlled atopic dermatitis are presented with worrisome comorbidities, such as end-stage otitis […]

Complicated and unusual cases of pruritus in dogs and cats. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis From time to time, we examine dogs and cats with pruritic skin diseases where the primary […]

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 […]

Symmetrical alopecia in dogs. – Dr. Chiara Noli Symmetrical alopecia in dogs can be the consequence of endocrine diseases, such as hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism, testicular tumor, or non-endocrine causes, such as […]

Canine skin diseases with scales and crusts. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis There are many cutaneous and systemic diseases manifesting as extensive scaling and/or crusting. A careful consideration of the history, […]

Blistering (pustular) and erosive skin diseases in dogs and cats. – Dr. Chiara Noli Erosive, blistering lesions are rare in dogs and cats, most typically due to autoimmune or immune […]

Skin and haircoat depigmentation in dogs. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis Loss of skin and haircoat pigmentation can be congenital or acquired, can be caused by lack of melanocytes, inability of […]

Nodules, masses, and sinus tracts in dogs. – Dr. Chiara Noli Nodular and plaque like lesions usually are of neoplastic or reactive nature. Numerous are the diseases that manifest with […]

Skin diseases with ulcers and sinus tracts in dogs and cats. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis There are too many diseases causing skin ulceration and sinus tract formation. They vary from […]