title: Vesicular, ulcerative, and necrotic dermatitis of reptiles.
abstract: Vesicular, ulcerative, and necrotic dermatologic conditions are common in captive reptiles. Although these conditions have distinct differences histologically, they are commonly sequelae to each other. This article examines the anatomy and physiology of reptile skin; discusses reported causes of vesicular, ulcerative, and necrotic dermatologic conditions; and reviews various management options.
authors.affiliation: Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine, 11401 Northeast 195th Street, Bothell, WA 98011, USA; ZooVet Consulting, PLLC, PO Box 1007, Bothell, WA 98041, USA. Electronic address: DrMaas@TheExoticVet.com.
authors.forename: Adolf K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Maas
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D009336:Necrosis / Q000662:veterinary; D012104:Reptiles; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: Chelonia; Dermatitis; Husbandry; Reptile; Skin; Squamate; VUND; Vesicle