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  1. Yeast Dermatitis in Dogs | VCA Animal Hospitals

    Yeast dermatitis or Malassezia dermatitis is caused by the fungus Malassezia pachydermatis. It is an extremely common cause of skin disease in dogs.This yeast is normally found on the skin, but its abnormal overgrowth can cause dermatitis, or inflammation of the skin.

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    The most common clinical signs of yeast dermatitis are: 1. itching and redness 2. musty odor 3. scales and crusty, flaky skin 4. thickened skin ('elephant skin') 5. hyperpigmentation (darkly pigmented skin) 6. chronic or recurrent otitis externa or ear infectionsdos

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    The skin is host to innumerable bacteria and fungi. Under normal circumstances, these organisms do not cause a problem and are kept under control by the immune system. If conditions on the skin change or if the immune system is suppressed, these bacteria and fungi can cause infection. These types of infections are termed opportunistic infections. I...

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    There are several techniques used to collect samples for diagnosing yeast dermatitis: 1. Skin scraping- scraping the skin with a dull blade to collect yeast organisms 2. Impression smear- pressing a microscope slide on the skin to collect yeast organisms. 3. Cotton swab sample- rubbing a moistened swab on the skin to collect yeast organisms. 4. Ace...

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    Treatment for yeast dermatitis may be topical, oral, or a combination of both, and is based on the severity of your dog's condition. Topical treatment.Treatment with medicated shampoos is a vital part of treating yeast dermatitis. Many dogs with greasy or oily skin will require an initial ‘degreasing’ cleansing with a shampoo containing selenium su...

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