Our shelter veterinarian examined Winston and discovered that Winston was suffering from Demodex Mange a very itchy skin condition caused by a mite. (atlantahumane.org)
Hoon hopes that his findings will be taken up by researchers looking for new treatments for itchy skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. (newscientist.com)
Age also does not seem to be a factor, puppies can develop these skin problems as early as a few months of age, and geriatric dogs may suddenly show signs of it when they have had no previous history of any type of itchy skin conditions. (k9magazine.com)