Derm-Behavior

Front 1

Describe the lesions and distribution patterns for acral lick dermatitis.

Back 1

-constant licking results in erosions and ulceration followed by epidermal hyperplasia and dermal fibrosis which form an alopecic,thickened,firm plaque.
-May develop deep pyoderma with fistula
-More commonly seen in males 5 yrs and older
-distribution is carpal, metacarpal, anterior radial, metatarsal, or tibial region.
-less commonly seen on the tail, back and flank

Front 2

How do you diagnose acral lick dermatitis?

Back 2

-rule out bone lesion, neoplasia,fungal infection
-histopath

Front 3

How do you treat acral lick dermatitis?

Back 3

-correct underlying cause
-psychogenic diversions
-treatment of the mind
-treat the lesions

Front 4

What drugs are used to treat the mind of a patient with acral lick dermatitis?

Back 4

antidepressants
-clomipramine
-fluoxetine
-aminotriptyline
Opiate antagonist
-Naltrexone
Sedative
-acepromazine
-phenobarbitol
Progestagens
-ovaban

Front 5

How do you treat the lesions of acral lick dermatitis?

Back 5

-systemic antibiotics
-topical steroids
-intralesionsal steroids
-surgical excision
-radiation treatment
-acupuncture
-topical capsaicin
-CO2 laser resurfacing

Front 6

What information should you pass on to a client that has an animal with acral lick dermatitis?

Back 6

-must inform that it is a long term treatment and sometimes there is no cure
-treatment is a minimum of 6 weeks and 2 weeks past resolution of clinical signs

Front 7

Wherre are the lesions on a cat with psychogenic alopecia and dermatitis?

Back 7

inner thighs
lower abdomen
dorsal midline
limbs
tails

Front 8

Describe a theraputic plan for feline psychogenic alopecia.

Back 8

-remove cause
-mechanical restraint
-corticosteroids
-sedation/tranquilization
-E-collars

Front 9

What are psychocutaneous disorders?

Back 9

disorders where the animal mutilates themself via licking, groomin, etc.