Services

Veterinary surgeons only

Dermatology

We’re excited to be able to begin supporting you with dermatology cases from early 2025.

The dermatology service is led by an RCVS-Recognised Specialist and EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology and accepts referrals in all aspects of dermatology.

Our combination of expertise, experience and technology enables us to achieve rapid and accurate diagnoses, essential for selecting the most appropriate therapy. The dermatology service benefits from collaboration with the diagnostic imaging and internal medicine services to address potential underlying causes of more complex dermatology cases. We also work closely alongside our Specialist-led soft tissue surgery and neurology services in the diagnosis and management of middle and inner ear diseases.

Common conditions we manage:

  • Pruritus
  • Chronic otitis
  • Alopecia
  • Nodules
  • Pustules
  • Scaling
  • Ulcers
  • Claw/nail disease
  • Antibiotic resistant infections.

We diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases including:

  • Atopic dermatitis - A chronic, lifelong, usually pruritic skin disease which requires thorough investigation into possible flare factors and a multimodal treatment regime to address the pruritus, inflammation and microbial dysbiosis or infections.
  • Chronic ear diseases - Patients require investigation for evidence of allergic or endocrine disease. Video-otoscopy and/or MRI/CT scans may be needed to evaluate any involvement of the middle or inner ears.
  • Acral lick dermatitis - This can be very frustrating to manage and is often complicated by secondary bacterial infection. Identifying the underlying cause is necessary before implementing any therapeutic strategy.
  • Alopecia - This is a common clinical presentation of many dermatological diseases. It is important to eliminate pruritic causes of hair loss before carrying out further diagnostic investigations.
  • Anal furunculosis - A chronic progressive disease of the peri-anal tissues, this frequently affects middle-aged to older German Shepherd dogs. Immunosuppressive medical therapy is often helpful in controlling clinical signs.
  • Immune-mediated/autoimmune diseases - Diagnosis of these diseases is complex and challenging and may necessitate biopsy and specialist histological examinations.
  • Pododermatitis and claw disorders - These are frequent manifestations of underlying conditions. In addition to a thorough examination, biopsies or cytology may be necessary for diagnosis.
  • Ectoparasitoses and infectious diseases - We carry out fungal cultures and microbiological testing as well as serological testing for parasitic diseases.
  • Endocrine diseases - Hyperadrenocorticism and hypothyroidism are common examples. We utilise tests such as hormonal assays for diagnosis.
  • Intertriginous diseases - These develop at sites where frictional contact allows accumulation of secretions that promote secondary pyoderma. If the underlying aetiology is addressed, many cases can be managed medically although some may need surgical intervention.

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