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Dermatological Examination (3
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Specialised regions of skin such as the ears, the lips,
the prepuce and vulva, the scrotum, the perianal region, the tail
gland, and the pads and claws, are associated with particular diseases.
You need to understand the normal anatomy and physiology of
these areas.
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Mild ceruminous otitis externa in a dog
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Examine the specialised skin carefully
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Pay particular attention to the ears, examining
the pinnae and the ear canals, and the feet (part the digits
and examine between the pads). These are commonly affected in
some animals, e.g. dogs, and lesions can be easily overlooked
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