Skin fold dermatitis in dogs
Inflammation and infection within skin folds, where trapped moisture and friction let bacteria and yeast thrive. It causes redness, odour and soreness, often around the face, lips, tail or vulva of wrinkled breeds.
5 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Skin fold dermatitis, including French Bulldog, Pug. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 9.8 to 13.3 years.
Skin fold dermatitis in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- skin condition
- Breeds affected
- 5 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Skin fold dermatitis is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Skin fold dermatitis (5), ranked by health score
Related skin conditions
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.