During a physical examination upon arrival, veterinary technicians noted skin lesions on the ... and in the right inguinal region. The lesions were papular, with a ring of erythema surrounding ...

only infects keratinocytes (cells that form the outermost layer of the skin). It triggers lesions in the epidermis and does not spread beyond that. Thus, contact with the pearly papules associated ...

papules or pustules happening deep in the skin dermis”, says Dr Williams. “It occurs as an intense inflammatory response to ruptured acne lesions, coupled with collagen damage and abnormal ...

Occasionally, the papules coalesce into larger plaques and become hemorrhagic or form scales. The trunk, elbows and knees are usually spared; lesions typically fade within 3–4 weeks. The ...