Pyoderma

Chapter 38 Pyoderma



Pyoderma refers to any pyogenic infection of the skin and is most commonly used in reference to bacterial skin infections. However, fungal organisms (especially yeast) have also been recognized as potentially significant opportunists in the development of surface pyoderma in the dog (see Chapter 41). Pyoderma is a common problem in clinical practice.






SURFACE PYODERMAS


Surface pyoderma is a bacterial colonization of the surface of the epidermis only, without invasion into the stratum corneum or hair follicles. Two types of surface pyoderma are recognized: acute moist dermatitis (“hot spot” or pyotraumatic dermatitis) and skin fold pyoderma.



Acute Moist Dermatitis (Hot Spot) (Pyotraumatic Dermatitis)






Treatment


Whenever an underlying disease process can be identified, institute the specific treatment recommended for that disease as well as the treatment necessary for the hot spot. A main objective of treatment is to clip and clean the lesion to facilitate better aeration and to allow better contact and penetration of topical agents.






Skin Fold Pyoderma







Aug 27, 2016 | Posted by in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Pyoderma

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