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Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome (FASS)

4 Major Cutaneous Patterns of Feline Allergies12

1. Head and neck pruritus:

Itching localized around the head and neck, often accompanied by lesions due to scratching.

2. Miliary dermatitis:

Appearance of small crusts or papules scattered over the body, often associated with pruritus.

3. Self-Induced Alopecia and Hypotrichosis (SIAH):

Hair loss due to excessive licking, usually localized on the flanks, abdomen, base of the tail or legs.

4. Eosinophilic granuloma complex:

Includes eosinophilic plaques, indolent ulcers, and eosinophilic granulomas, which may be associated with itching or be asymptomatic.