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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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