Veterinary Dermatology Diplomate
A Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist is a veterinarian with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of animal skin, ear, hair, nail, hoof, and mouth disorders and whose expertise and training has earned them accreditation with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) or commensurate international accreditation. Specifically, veterinary dermatologists have significant training and experience in the management of allergic skin diseases and the treatment of infectious skin diseases (e.g., bacterial, fungal, viral), parasitic skin diseases, dander-related skin disorders, alopecia (hair loss), congenital skin diseases, autoimmune skin diseases, benign and malignant skin cancer, hormonal-related skin diseases, and other internal (systemic) causes for skin abnormalities. Extensive expertise in the management of chronic infections and inflammatory conditions of the ears is of particular importance for veterinary dermatologists.
