Ichthyosis – American Bulldog
Ichthyosis - American Bulldog
General description
Ichthyosis is a genetic disease causing dysfunction of the keratin in the skin, which leads to the production of large, differently pigmented skin scales. Dogs which are affected by this dermatosis develop first symptoms soon after birth, which might get less severe over age.
Breeds
American Bulldog
Order details
| Test number | 8555 |
| Sample material | 0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT) |
| Test duration | 3-5 working days |
Test specifications
| Symptom complex | dermatologic |
| Inheritance | autosomal recessive |
| Age of onset | a few weeks after birth |
| Causality | causally |
| Gene | NIPAL4 |
| Mutation | DEL |
| Literature | OMIA:001980-9615 |
Detailed description
Ichthyosis is a genetic disease causing dysfunction of the keratin in the skin, which leads to the production of large, differently pigmented skin scales. Due to the fish-like look of this scales the name was formed from the Greek word for fish: „Ichthýs“. Additionally, the pigmentation of the skin can be altered.
Dogs which are affected by this dermatosis develop first symptoms soon after birth. Unfortunately, there is no treatment for this disease. In some cases, formation of scales decreases in old dogs.
