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.
Not exact matches
Almost every baby contracts it before age 2, but it can be especially dangerous for babies under 6 months old, babies with
underlying medical
problems, and premature infants, whose
immune systems are weaker.
Instead of masking symptoms, functional medicine is concerned with the
underlying mechanisms that give rise to health
problems like a weak
immune system.
No matter what part of your body is under siege, the
underlying problem is within your
immune system.
This form of mange can indicate
underlying health
problems or risk factors such as a compromised
immune system, hereditary predisposition, or an endocrine
problem.
Generalized demodectic mange is typically found in adult dogs, and it can be caused by an
underlying problem with their
immune system.
Specific treatment approaches can resolve an
underlying cause, but some supportive measures as the use of natural remedies such as Ear Dr. can not only resolve symptoms such scratching by soothing the ear, but can also help to maintain the health of ear; preventing any possibility of recurrence as most of ear
problems are caused by a compromised
immune system that becomes weakened, allowing a population of microorganisms to take route and grow more then would occur in a healthy dog.
An older dog should not get demodicosis unless he or she has an
underlying problem with the
immune system.
Many dogs with adult onset of mange have an
underlying health
problem that is suppressing the
immune system and leads to the development of the mange.