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Skin Diseases and Disorders01:23

Skin Diseases and Disorders

Skin is the first line of defense and encounters a variety of microbes. Some pathogenic strains are often the cause of a broad range of infections of the skin and other body systems. These conditions can affect people of all ages and may have different causes, including genetic factors, infections, autoimmune reactions, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices.
Gram-positive Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. are responsible for many of the most common skin infections. However, many...
Changes in Skin Color: Clinical Perspectives01:14

Changes in Skin Color: Clinical Perspectives

The first thing a clinician sees is the skin, so the examination of the skin should be part of any thorough physical examination. Most skin disorders are relatively benign, but a few, including melanomas, can be fatal if untreated. A couple of the more noticeable disorders, albinism and vitiligo, affect the appearance of the skin and its accessory organs.
Albinism
Albinism is a genetic disorder that affects (completely or partially) the coloring of skin, hair, and eyes. The defect is primarily...
Graves' Disease I: Introduction01:28

Graves' Disease I: Introduction

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, or overactivity of the thyroid gland. It results from autoantibodies called thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSIs), which bind to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors, leading to overstimulation of hormone production and a hypermetabolic state.EtiologyAlthough considered idiopathic, Graves’ disease has well-established contributing factors. There is a strong genetic component, with increased prevalence in...
Graves Disease II: Pathophysiology01:24

Graves Disease II: Pathophysiology

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the production of thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI) that activate TSH receptors, leading to excessive synthesis and release of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) and resulting in hyperthyroidism.Among all causes of hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease is the most common and can happen at any age, though it is more frequent in women. It produces a hypermetabolic state with features such as weight loss, tachycardia, tremor, and heat...
Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction01:17

Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction

Chronic bowel diseases are a group of long-term conditions affecting the digestive tract, characterized by inflammation and damage to the gut lining. These conditions primarily include irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The distinctive feature is recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel movements, manifesting as constipation, diarrhea, or fluctuating between both. The...
Accessory Structures of the Skin: Sebaceous Glands01:21

Accessory Structures of the Skin: Sebaceous Glands

A sebaceous gland is a type of oil gland found almost all over the skin ( except palms and soles) and helps lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair. Most sebaceous glands are associated with hair follicles. They generate and excrete sebum, a mixture of lipids, onto the skin surface, thereby naturally lubricating the dry and dead layer of keratinized cells of the stratum corneum, keeping it pliable.
These glands that produce the oils on the skin and hair are holocrine glands. The mature...

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Chemical Isolation, Quantification, and Separation of Skin Lipids from Reptiles
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[Dermatological diseases in reptiles].

J-M Hatt1

  • 1Klinik für Zoo-, Heim- und Wildtiere, Universität Zürich. jmhatt@vetclinics.uzh.ch

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Summary

Inadequate reptile husbandry, particularly incorrect temperature and humidity, is a primary cause of skin diseases. Fungal infections like Chrysosporium Anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (CANV) are significant concerns in lizards.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dermatology
  • Herpetology

Context:

  • Reptile dermatology is increasingly relevant in small animal practices.
  • Inadequate husbandry, specifically improper temperature and humidity, is the leading cause of dermatopathies.

Purpose:

  • To highlight common reptile skin diseases and their etiologies.
  • To emphasize the importance of environmental management in reptile dermatological health.

Summary:

  • Dermatopathies in reptiles stem from various causes including inadequate management (temperature, humidity), infectious agents (mites, bacteria, fungi), and metabolic disorders.
  • Specific concerns include Chrysosporium Anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (CANV) fungal infections in lizards and bacterial shell necrosis in chelonians.
  • Non-infectious causes like dysecdysis, trauma, and hypovitaminosis A are also prevalent.

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  • Informs veterinary professionals on critical husbandry factors for preventing and treating reptile skin conditions.
  • Underscores the need for more research into reptile dermatological conditions due to limited scientific data.