Description
Book SynopsisThe first book devoted solely to the techniques used to investigate skin problems in animals A practical everyday reference for veterinary practitioners, Diagnostic Techniques in Veterinary Dermatology focuses on contemporary techniques for investigating skin problems in small animals, horses and exotic pets.
Trade Review'"Diagnostic Techniques in Veterinary Dermatology" is the first book devoted exclusively to the subject. It is a practical hands-on guide demonstrates how to carry out and interpret a huge range of dermatology tests, as well as how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls. Featuring full colour photographs and illustrations throughout, key topics include: looking for parasites, hair plucks and trichograms, dermoscopy, cytology, fungal and bacterial cultures, histopathology, allergy testing, immune-mediated skin diseases, endocrine and metabolic skin diseases, infectious diseases, diagnostic imaging, otoscopy and examination of the ear, genetic tests, and more.' (
Midwest Book Review July 2017)
Table of Contents1 Introduction to Dermatological Tests 1
2 Looking for Parasites 21
3 Hair Plucks and Trichograms 41
4 Dermoscopy 53
5 Cytology 57
6 Fungal and Bacterial Cultures and Identification 81
7 Introduction to Histopathology 105
8 Allergy Testing 125
9 Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases 159
10 Endocrine and Metabolic Skin Diseases 173
11 Infectious Diseases 199
12 Diagnostic Imaging 215
13 Otoscopy and Examination of the Ear 235
14 Which Test to Choose When 257
15 Genetic Tests for Skin Diseases 277
Further Reading 289
Index 297
