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Integumentary System Introduction
  • The Integumentary System in Animals
    • Epidermis
    • Basement Membrane Zone
    • Dermis
    • Appendageal System
    • Subcutaneous Muscles and Fat
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  • Diagnosis of Skin Diseases in Small Animals
    • History
    • Physical Examination
    • Laboratory Procedures
      • Skin Scraping for Diagnosing Skin Diseases
      • Hair Combing for Diagnosing Skin Diseases
      • Hair Trichography for Diagnosing Skin Diseases
      • Cytological Examination for Diagnosing Skin Diseases
      • Fungal Culture for Diagnosing Skin Diseases
      • Bacterial Culture for Diagnosing Skin Diseases
      • Biopsy for Diagnosing Skin Diseases
      • Routine Blood and Urine Tests for Diagnosing Skin Diseases
      • Intradermal Skin Testing for Diagnosing Skin Diseases
      • In Vitro Tests for Diagnosing Skin Diseases
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  • Dermatitis in Animals
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  • Dermatological Problems in Animals
    • Alopecia
      • Etiology of Alopecia in Small Animals
      • Clinical Findings of Alopecia in Small Animals
      • Diagnosis of Alopecia
      • Treatment of Alopecia in Small Animals
    • Pruritus
      • Pathophysiology of Pruritus in Small Animals
      • Etiology of Pruritus in Small Animals
      • Diagnosis of Pruritus in Small Animals
      • Treatment of Pruritus in Small Animals
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  • Principles of Topical Treatment in Animals
    • Shampoo Therapy
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