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Dermatology
Veterinary dermatologists perform many specialized diagnostic procedures including microscopic examination of skin biopsy specimens, cytological smears, allergy tests, potassium hydroxide preparations, fungal cultures and other microbiologic examination of skin scrapings and secretions. Treatment methods used by dermatologists include externally applied, injected and internal medications and certain dermatologic surgical procedures including skin biopsy. The training and experience of dermatologists include cryosurgery with the use of freezing surgical units, laser surgery, nail surgery, biopsy techniques and excisional surgery.
The Referral Process
Many skin problems are managed by a general veterinary practitioner. However, if the regular veterinarian believes that the patient would benefit by the skills and experience of a specialist, the doctor will refer the patient to a veterinary specialist for care. Typical problems that are referred to a Veterinary Specialist in Dermatology include: autoimmune disorders, allergy testing and therapy, skin cancers, and congenital defects, treatment of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections, and endocrine (hormonal) disorders.
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