title: Equine Pastern Dermatitis.
abstract: Equine Pastern Dermatitis (EPD) is not a single disease, but a cutaneous reaction pattern of the horse. EPD should be considered a syndrome, rather than a diagnosis. Uncovering the underlying etiology prior to treatment is key to minimizing treatment failures and frustration. To achieve a positive therapeutic outcome, treating the predisposing and perpetuating factors is just as important as addressing the primary cause of EPD. This article reviews clinical signs, differential diagnoses, diagnosis, and treatment of EPD.
authors.affiliation: Yu of Guelph Veterinary Dermatology, Guelph Veterinary Specialty Hospital, 1460 Gordon Street South, Guelph, Ontario N1L 1C8, Canada. Electronic address: yuvetpc@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Anthony A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Yu
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006736:Horses
keywords: Grease heel; Leukocytoclastic vasculitis; Lymphedema; Pastern dermatitis; Scratches