Diagnostics and Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology

Foreword

Acknowledgments

List of contributors





Chapter 1: The skin as an immune organ

Domenico Santoro and Megan Boyd



Chapter 2: How to get the most out of your dermatologic history and examination

Michelle Woodward O'Gorman



Chapter 3: New diagnostic tools and tests for dermatology

Amelia White



Chapter 4: When, where, and how to biopsy skin

Dawn Logas



Chapter 5: Antibiotic-resistant staphylococcal infections

Christine L. Cain



Chapter 6: Fungal and oomycete infections

Darcie Kunder



Chapter 7: Parasitic infections

Catlin Contreary



Chapter 8: Emerging infectious diseases in veterinary dermatology

Ana Milena Carmona-Gil



Chapter 9: Canine hypersensitivities

Rosanna Marsella



Chapter 10: Feline hypersensitivities

Cecilia Friberg



Chapter 11: Common and emerging autoimmune diseases

Rebekah Westermeyer



Chapter 12: Endocrine and metabolic diseases with dermatologic manifestations

Katherine Doerr



Chapter 13: Medical management of acute and chronic otitis

Dawn Logas



Chapter 14: What is the difference between brand name, generic, and compounded drugs?

Mark G. Papich



Chapter 15: Topical therapies

Dawn Logas



Chapter 16: Antibiotic resistance

Leah D. Blondeau and Joseph M. Blondeau



Chapter 17: Omega-3 fatty acids: What's new?

Dawn Logas

Chapter 18: Immunopharmacology

Domenico Santoro and Megan Boyd



Chapter 19: Allergen-specific immunotherapy

Natalie Gedon and Ralf Mueller



Chapter 20: Biologic therapies for dermatologic use

Valerie Fadok



Chapter 21: Use of lasers in dermatology

Jason B. Pieper



Chapter 22: Unconventional and plant-based therapies

Dawn Logas



Chapter 23: Sedation, anesthesia, and pain management in small animal dermatology

Luisito S. Pablo



Chapter 24: How your nursing staff can improve efficiency and compliance in the management of dermatologic cases

Judy Lethbridge



Chapter 25: Communication between the client, primary care practitioner, and dermatologist

JoAnn Stewart



Chapter 26: The future of technology and computers in veterinary medicine

Ceara Byrne and Jacob Logas



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