Hot spot
Hot spot (medicine)
Hot spot (pronounced: /hɒt spɒt/), also known as acute moist dermatitis or pyotraumatic dermatitis, is a term used in medicine to describe an area of the skin that has become inflamed and infected. The infected skin appears red, moist, and is typically very itchy and painful.
Etymology
The term "hot spot" is derived from the warm, moist nature of the affected area. The term "acute moist dermatitis" is a more clinical description of the condition, with "acute" referring to the sudden onset, "moist" describing the wet appearance of the skin, and "dermatitis" meaning inflammation of the skin. "Pyotraumatic dermatitis" is another clinical term, with "pyo" referring to pus, "traumatic" indicating the damage to the skin, and again, "dermatitis" meaning inflammation of the skin.
Causes
Hot spots can be caused by anything that irritates the skin and causes the dog to scratch or lick itself, such as allergies, insect bites, poor grooming, underlying ear or skin infections, and matted or tangled hair.
Treatment
Treatment for hot spots typically involves cleaning the area, cutting the hair around the spot, and applying medications to relieve itching and inflammation, and to fight the infection. In some cases, antibiotics or steroids may be needed.
Related Terms
- Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.
- Allergies: A hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system.
- Insect bites: A wound caused by an insect piercing the skin.
- Antibiotics: Drugs that fight infections caused by bacteria.
- Steroids: A type of medication used to reduce inflammation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hot spot
- Wikipedia's article - Hot spot
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