Canine keratosis, also known as
keratinization disorder, refers to overproduction of a protein found in skin, nails and hair.
Keratinization disorder is treatable but not curable.
References DVM 360: Localized Keratinization Syndromes (Proceedings) Animal Dermatology Clinic of British Columbia: Paw and Nail Disorders McKeever Dermatology Clinics: Nasal and Digital Hyperkeratosis petMD: Inflammatory Skin Disease in Dogs Vetstream: Skin —
Keratinization disorders University of Prince Edward Island: What is Seborrhea?
Keratinization disorders are also referred to as exfoliative dermatoses or seborrhea.
Not exact matches
Ichthyosis is a inherited genetic
disorder that occurs both in humans and in animals characterized by diffuse
keratinization of the surface layer of the skin.