Title: Miliary dermatitis

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[[Image:Feline Milliary Derm (4).jpg|thumb|Miliary dermatitis secondary to flea allergy]]
In [[veterinary medicine]], '''miliary dermatitis''' is a [[multifocal]] distribution of skin lesions, with no identifiable pattern. The term ''miliary'' means [[millet]]-like, as the papules on the coat of an affected cat feel similar to [[millet|millet seeds]].

==Causes==
Miliary dermatitis is classified as a cutaneous reaction pattern of inflammation and can be the manifestation of a wide variety of skin allergies, infections or parasitic infestations. The majority of cases are associated with feline [[flea allergy dermatitis]].

==Clinical Signs==
Cats with miliary dermatitis have a rash consisting of fine papules surmounted by small crusts. Although most are unaffected by rash, where noticed a broad rash can be concentrated to the back of the neck, scapular (shoulder blade) and surrounding areas, and/or the lower abdomen and surrounding areas. Secondary infection with ''[[Staphylococcus intermedius]]'' is common. Signs include itchiness, &quot;elevated grooming&quot;, and visible spots of fur-loss.

==Treatment==
The basis of the treatment is identification and management of the underlying cause. Cats may also be treated with antibiotics and cortisone drugs. The disease may be chronic and recurrent.

==See also==
* [[Cat skin disorders]]

== References ==
*{{cite book
  |author1=Linda Medleau
  |author2=Keith A Hnilica
  | title = Small Animal Dermatology A Color Atlas and Therapeutic Guide
  | publisher = Saunders Elsevier
  | date = 2006
  | location = St. Louis, Missouri
  | isbn = 978-0-7216-2825-7 }}
*{{cite book
  |author1=William H. Miller, Jr|author2=Craig E Griffin|author3=Danny W. Scott
  | title = Muller &amp; Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology 6th Edition
  | publisher = WB Saunders Company
  | date = 2001
  | location = Philadelphia, PA
  | isbn = 978-0-7216-7618-0 }}

[[Category:Cat diseases]]