The parasite disables nerves in the skin, so the sores generally are not painful but tend to scar and can be disfiguring, especially if they occur on a person’s face.

Skin conditions in dogs are very common, so it's important to recognize the symptoms and understand the factors that cause them. Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience, says ...

Leishmaniasis skin sores usually appear weeks or months after a patient is bit by a fly that has been infected with the parasite, and most of the CDC's skin samples came from Texas.

A parasite capable of causing a disfiguring skin disease may be endemic in Texas and present in other southern states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

During the summer, one can expect hundreds, if not thousands, of eager swimmers flocking to the beaches across Minnesota to ...

Parasites. Demodex mites, canine scabies, and fleas have a serious ick factor, and these creepy crawlies can also cause dry skin on dogs. Parasites cause your dog to scratch and bite at their skin ...

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Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience, says she regularly sees four skin conditions in particular: skin allergies, parasites, acute moist dermatitis, and endocrine disease.