General Flashcards

The skin's vascular layer is called the?

Answer: dermis

The dermis is the middle layer of the skin, located beneath the epidermis. It is rich in blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and sweat glands, making it the primary vascular layer responsible for nourishing the skin and providing its structural integrity.

What stage of growth is a hair follicle in?

Answer: Anagen

The anagen phase is the active growth phase of hair follicles, where hair cells rapidly divide and new hair is formed. This is the longest stage of the hair cycle, determining the length of the hair.

What makes ARF different from FAD?

Answer: GI Signs

ARF (Atopic-like Reaction to Food) is a food allergy, and unlike FAD (Flea Allergy Dermatitis) which primarily causes skin irritation, ARF often presents with gastrointestinal (GI) signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, or changes in appetite, in addition to dermatological symptoms.

Atopy can be treated. True or False?

Answer: False

Atopy, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, inherited allergic skin condition. While its symptoms can be managed with various treatments like medications, immunotherapy, and environmental control, there is currently no known cure for the underlying condition itself.

What kind of follicles do fur-bearing animals have?

Answer: Compound

Fur-bearing animals, such as dogs and cats, typically possess compound hair follicles. These follicles are unique because they produce multiple hairs (a primary guard hair and several secondary undercoat hairs) from a single pore, contributing to their dense fur coat.

What is the indication of pemphigus foliceus?

Answer: Young to middle age adults

Pemphigus foliaceus is an autoimmune skin disease that can affect various age groups, but it is most commonly diagnosed in young to middle-aged adult animals. It causes characteristic crusting and erosions, particularly on the face and ears.

What is alopecia?

Answer: Full or partial hair loss

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss, which can manifest as either complete absence of hair in an area (full hair loss) or a thinning of hair (partial hair loss). It can affect any part of the body and have various underlying causes.

What is excessive scaling?

Answer: Seborrhea

Seborrhea is a common skin condition characterized by excessive scaling, flaking, and sometimes greasiness of the skin. It results from an overproduction of sebum and/or abnormal keratinization, leading to visible flakes often referred to as dandruff.

What is another word for intertrigo?

Answer: Skin Fold Dermatitis

Intertrigo is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs in skin folds where skin rubs against skin, leading to friction, moisture, and irritation. It is commonly referred to as skin fold dermatitis due to its location and nature.

What can be the Remnants of a pustule, vesicle, or bulla?

Answer: Epidermal Collarette

An epidermal collarette is a circular rim of scale that represents the remnants of the roof of a ruptured pustule, vesicle, or bulla. It indicates a previous lesion that has healed or is in the process of healing, often seen in pyoderma.