Clinical Cases:

Definition: Common dermatologic condition in cats. Characterized by follicular
keratinization and glandular proliferation of tissue and glands of the
chin area.

Causes:

• Stress
• Plastic food bowel
• Food allergies

Signs:

• Follicular keratinization and glandular proliferation of tissue and glands of the chin area
• May be occur in lower and upper lips
• Comedones , alopecia , crusts , papule, and erythema.

Diagnosis:

• Take the history of the case
• Clinical Signs : Which mentioned before
• Histopathology

Treatment:

• Secondary infection should be treated with systemic antibiotic for 3 weeks or till the skin become normal

• Topical medication as salicylic acid pads (i.e., Stridex ® pads), benzoyl peroxide 5% gel, 0.01 to 0.025% tretinoin cream or lotion, 0.75% metronidazole gel, clindamycin ointment.