{"product_id":"practical-equine-dermatology-isbn-9781119765486","title":"Practical Equine Dermatology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical and comprehensive reference for equine dermatology cases\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe newly revised Second Edition of \u003ci\u003ePractical Equine Dermatology\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a thorough exploration of common dermatological conditions affecting horses whilst also drawing attention to rarer conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book offers detailed advice on treatments and products currently available on the veterinary market in a problem-oriented layout that provides a practical approach to quick and efficient diagnosis. Clinical presentations, diagnostic features, and disorder management for each described condition are presented in an easy-to-digest bullet-point format supported by concise references and recommendations for further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn ideal quick reference for veterinary practitioners on the key points of equine skin conditions, this new edition also includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the diagnostic approach, including taking an accurate history, the clinical examination, and diagnostic tests.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive exploration of pruritus, including contagious conditions, such as ectoparasites and helminth infestation, and non-contagious conditions, such as insect attack and atopic dermatitis.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussion of crusting and scaling, including primary seborrhoea and infectious causes, such as superficial fungal infections and environmental factors.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examination of ulcers and erosions, nodules and swellings, coat problems, and pigmentary disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for any practising veterinarian seeing equine cases in first opinion practice, \u003ci\u003ePractical Equine Dermatology\u003c\/i\u003e will also be of use to veterinary students with an interest in equine veterinary medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the second edition ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclaimer xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The diagnostic approach 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the history 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical examination 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic tests 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Further reading 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Pruritus 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContagious conditions 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEctoparasitic infestations 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree-living mite infestations 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelminth infestations 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrobial infections 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-contagious\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003econditions 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypersensitivity disorders 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmune-mediated disease 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeoplasia 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeurogenic pruritus 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Further reading 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Crusting and Scaling 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdiopathic seborrhoeic conditions 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecondary, acquired keratinisation and crusting disorders 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfectious causes 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmune-mediated causes 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental causes 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncertain aetiology 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Further reading 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Ulcers and Erosions 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContagious causes 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmune-mediated causes 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCongenital and hereditary causes 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental causes 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeoplastic causes 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous dermatoses 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Further reading 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Papules, Nodules, and Masses 106\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical conditions 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCysts 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViral conditions 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacterial infections 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFungal infections 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasitic conditions 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmune-mediated conditions 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeoplasia 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous causes 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Further reading 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Coat Problems 168\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlopecia 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther abnormalities 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Further reading 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents \u003cb\u003evii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Pigmentary Disorders 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenetics of skin and coat colour 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypopigmentation disorders 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHyperpigmentation 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Further reading 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Therapy in Equine Dermatology 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvailability of veterinary medicines for equine patients 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Further reading 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex 196\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanet D. Littlewood\u003c\/b\u003e is a Specialist Veterinary Dermatologist and Consultant at Rossdales Equine Hospital, Suffolk, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid H. Lloyd \u003c\/b\u003eis Emeritus Professor of Veterinary Dermatology at the Royal Veterinary College, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. 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