Dogs can get
primary skin infections, meaning there is no underlying cause.
Primary skin infections are usually due to underlying immune system problems such as IgA deficiency or combined immunodeficiency that has been described in the breed.
Pyoderma is the only
primary skin infection in dogs.
Of course, it is possible that this is
a primary skin infection and that antibiotics or anti-fungal medications (for yeast infections) may be necessary to control it.
Not exact matches
Physical consequences can range from mild
skin irritation to yeast
infections and sores that look like second - degree burns, said Dr. Jennifer Suh, a pediatrician at Centegra
Primary Care in Crystal Lake.
Physically,
primary hyperhidrosis can cause
skin irritations and
infections.
I practice
primary care family medicine, and I also have special areas of interest in the immune system (linked to autoimmune diseases,
skin conditions, chronic
infections, and the human microbiome), and in helping first responders optimize their health to prevent conditions and challenges common to their jobs.
Vitamin C helps to reduce damage from inflammation (one of the
primary causes of heart disease and autoimmune diseases), help to oxidize cholesterol, fight
infections, and strengthen and renew collagen in our
skin for a healthy youthful appearance.
Poor nutrition can affect your pooch's health and lead to
primary or secondary
skin issues, like dryness, itchiness and
infections of the
skin.
The
primary symptom is itching, but seborrhea,
skin infections and hair loss are also common.
Your veterinarian will provide proper treatments for not only the flea infestation, which is the
primary underlying problem, but also for the secondary flea allergy dermatitis and
skin infections.
Dry
skin can be caused by poor diet, over bathing, seasonal changes, stress, or
primary skin problems such as allergies or
infection.
Chronic scabies may represent themselves in a generalized form, where scar formation, hardened
skin and seborrhea, systemic illness & severe lymphadenopathy are
primary signs of a chronic condition along with signs of secondary bacterial
infection i.e. fever, emaciation & loss of conditions.
Occasionally I will send a
skin biopsy to a pathologist to rule out cancer or
primary infection.
Primary or secondary
skin infections due to bacteria will be treated with antibiotics as indicated.