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Canine and Feline Pemphigus Foliaceus
Pemphigus foliaceus is the most common autoimmune blistering skin disease, causing crusted, raw, and hairless patches, usually on the face and ears. It is controlled with immune-suppressing therapy.
Why Cats Develop Black Crusts (Scabs): Causes and Treatment
Black crusts on a cat, such as around the nose, are dried mixtures of serum, blood, pus, and scale. They can stem from primary problems like idiopathic seborrhea, but more often signal an underlying skin disease such as ringworm, insect bites, or pemphigus foliaceus, so a veterinary diagnosis is needed before treatment.
What to Do for Red, Swollen, Itchy Dog Skin (and Which Medicines)
Red, swollen, itchy dog skin usually comes from dermatitis, ringworm, or parasite infections. This guide explains the common causes and which medicines - antibacterial spray, zinc oxide ointment, antihistamines, or parasite control - help relieve the symptoms.
Canine and Feline Seborrheic Dermatitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Seborrheic dermatitis is a disorder of skin lipid metabolism in dogs and cats, producing dry scales, greasy sebum buildup, or inflamed crusted skin. It may be primary (often hereditary) or secondary to parasites, infection, or endocrine disease such as hypothyroidism.