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Lichenification

 

Lichenification
An accentuation of the skin markings giving an elephant skin like appearance.

Prominent lichenification in a dog with chronic atopy and Malassezia dermatitis
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Prominent lichenification in a dog with chronic atopy and Malassezia dermatitis
 
   

Lichenification is associated with chronic inflammation and trauma, and is usually a feature of severe and chronic canine allergic disease or Malassezia infection, for example.  Some dog breeds seem to develop lichenification more readily than others; WHWT and GSD often present with this lesion type.

 
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  Pigmentation
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