Seborrheic dermatitis can be a primary condition with no underlying cause — idiopathic seborrhea — or
secondary seborrhea resulting from an underlying condition.
Not exact matches
Because
seborrhea is usually
secondary to an internal problem, it's important to also treat it internally.
Hair loss, dry and brittle hair,
seborrhea;
secondary bacterial and yeast infections; lethargy, obesity, slow heart rate; changes in skin pigmentation may occur
The mites cause a greasy dermatitis (
seborrhea oleosa) along the dorsum over the spine2 and have also been associated with intense facial pruritus (itch).4 Because it is caused by relatively few mites, folliculitis
secondary to D. injai demodicosis may be subtle in presentation, making a diagnosis based on clinical observation more difficult.
The history of the condition, diet and any past canine skin problem can reveal the primary or
secondary nature of the
seborrhea in dogs, while clinical examination not only confirms the state but also the possible cause of the problem.
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.
Severe dog itching, skin allergies, mange, black skin disease and hair loss, hot spots, dandruff or
seborrhea, cuts and sores and other
secondary dog skin problems resulting from flea or mite allergies and even trauma — these conditions are miserable for your pet, and for you.