A specialist in veterinary dermatology (a “veterinary dermatologist”) has fulfilled the requirements to be board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology, including a 2- or 3-year residency and a rigorous examination.
Expertise
A veterinary dermatologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin in animals. Typical disease conditions include:
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allergic skin disease
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infectious skin disease
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seborrhoea
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ear disease
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hair loss
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paw and nail disorders
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specific breed disorders
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immune skin disorders
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skin cancer
Certifying Body
American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD)