related term: lichenoid-psoriasiform dermatosis
What is psoriasiform-lichenoid dermatosis?
This is a rare and harmless skin condition that affects English springer spaniels under 2 to 3 years of age. Dogs with psoriasiform-lichenoid dermatosis develop wart-like bumps on their inner ear and/or abdomen.
How is psoriasiform-lichenoid dermatosis inherited?
unknown
What breeds are affected by psoriasiform-lichenoid dermatosis?
English springer spaniel
For many breeds and many disorders, the studies to determine the mode of inheritance or the frequency in the breed have not been carried out, or are inconclusive. We have listed breeds for which there is a consensus among those investigating in this field and among veterinary practitioners, that the condition is significant in this breed.
What does psoriasiform-lichenoid dermatosis mean to your dog & you?
This condition will not affect the health of your dog, only his or her appearance. Dogs with this condition develop reddened or yellowish wart-like bumps on their inner ear flaps and groin, and eventually on their face and abdomen.
How is psoriasiform-lichenoid dermatosis diagnosed?
A skin biopsy is necessary to make the diagnosis. This is a simple procedure, done with local anesthetic, in which your veterinarian removes a small sample of your dog's skin for examination by a veterinary pathologist. The biopsy will show changes characteristic of this condition.
How is psoriasiform-lichenoid dermatosis treated?
There has been little success with treatment. The condition tends to wax and wane.
It is recommended that affected dogs not be bred.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS DISORDER, PLEASE SEE YOUR VETERINARIAN.
Rosychuk, R.A.W., Luttgen, P. 1995. Diseases of the ear. In S.J. Ettinger and E.C. Feldman (eds.) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine. p. 533-550. W.B. Saunders Co., Toronto.
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