Miliary dermatitis

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Miliary dermatitis is the veterinary medical term used for feline eczema.

1 Causes
2 Symptoms
3 Treatment
4 See also
5 References

[edit] Causes

Miliary dermatitis is classified as a cutaneous reaction pattern of inflammation and can be the manifestation of a wide variety of skin allergies, infections or parasitic infestations. The majority of cases are associated with feline flea allergy dermatitis.

[edit] Symptoms

Cats with miliary dermatitis have a rash consisting of fine papules surmounted by small crusts. The rash can be widespread or it can be concentrated on the back of the neck and shoulder blade area or on the underside of the abdomen. Secondary infection with Staphylococcus intermedius is common. Many affected cats show signs of itchiness, and some may groom their coat excessively resulting in bald areas, but some are not apparently bothered with the rash.

[edit] Treatment

The basis of the treatment is identification and management of the underlying cause. Cats may also be treated with antibiotics and cortisone drugs. The disease may be chronic and recurrent.

[edit] See also

Cat skin disorders

[edit] References

Medleau, Linda; Keith A Hnilica (2006). Small Animal Dermatology A Color Atlas and Therapeutic Guide. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2825-7.
Scott, Danny W.; William H. Miller, Jr; Craig E Griffin (2001). Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology 6th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company. ISBN 978-0-7216-7618-0.