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My dog has a skin condition, vets disagree. What's the real issue?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 65 lbs

What is this? I was told by one vet it was a yeast infection, another said overgrowth of skin I’ve been using creams and it she has good days and bad days

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 9th, 2020

There are quite a few things this could be: * nasal hyperkeratosis * discoid lupus erythematosus, * bacterial dermatitis/mucocutaneous pyoderma * pemphigus complex * solar dermatitis * hereditary parakeratotic hyperkeratosis * uveodermatologic syndrome * cutaneous lymphoma (mycosis fungoides or epitheliotropic lymphoma) * squamous cell carcinoma Because a wide variety of diseases may present with similar clinical signs, the most helpful diagnostic test is a skin biopsy. So, I suggest you work with your vet to get the biopsy done. That is the only way you will know how to treat it.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

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    Hello. This looks somewhat like an autoimmune condition called pemphigus. I would request that a skin biopsy be done in order to rule out this condition. A skin overgrowth makes no sense & unless your Brandy has a compromised immune system, a yeast infection is unlikely, too. Please follow up with your vet on this. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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