what are bumps on a dogs back?
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Folliculitis. Superficial bacterial folliculitis is an infection that causes sores, bumps, and scabs on the skin. These skin abnormalities are easier to see in shorthaired dogs. In longhaired dogs, the most obvious symptoms may be a dull coat and shedding with scaly skin underneath.
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Keratosis pilaris is a benign condition characterized by numerous small, rough, red, or tan bumps primarily around hair follicles on the upper arms, legs, buttocks, and sometimes cheeks. Keratosis pilaris creates a "goose bumps," "gooseflesh," or "chicken skin" appearance.
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1. Lipoma. The most common benign lump that dogs develop, a lipoma is a fat-filled tumor found under the skin of middle-aged or older dogs and is considered a natural part of aging. These soft, rounded, non-painful masses grow slowly and rarely spread.
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Dogs with mild cases of acne often have red bumps or pustules (pimples) on their skin. This can, in more severe cases, lead to generalized swelling of the lips and muzzle, bleeding wounds, or scabs on the face. Left untreated, severe cases of canine acne can result in permanent scarring.
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Lipomas, or fatty lumps, are very common in dogs. In fact every year nearly 2% of the doggy population are diagnosed with one! While they are tumours, lipomas are just made up of fat cells and so are mostly completely benign.
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Sebaceous cysts are hard, cystic material under the skin that can form due to a blocked sebaceous gland. They appear like swellings with a creamy matter inside them. The swellings sometimes become red and sore. They're usually found in older dogs in the middle of their back and can be diagnosed with FNA.
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Keratosis pilaris. Keratosis pilaris is a very common harmless condition where small bumps appear on your skin.
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What does that mean?” When the hair on a dog's back goes up (technically called piloerection), it's usually a sign that the dog is aroused, fearful, startled, stimulated or excited in some way. ... While sometimes aggressive dogs do exhibit piloerection, it is not true that it's necessarily a sign of aggression.
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Hot spots ('acute moist dermatitis') are patches of sore, infected skin. Hot spots can appear anywhere on the body and usually look red, angry and wet. Hot spots develop and grow very quickly, they tend to be very itchy and sore. Your dog will lick and worry at them which usually makes them a lot worse.
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Sebaceous cysts are basically very large pimples that are usually harmless to your pet. If left alone, they could resolve without treatment, but many tend to recur. All dogs and cats can get sebaceous cysts, whether purebred or not.
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Razor bumps are ingrown hairs that develop after shaving or using other hair removal techniques, such as waxing or plucking. The medical term for razor bumps is pseudofolliculitis barbae. Ingrown hairs develop when hair starts to grow back into the skin, rather than up and out.
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It can be alarming to find a new bump anywhere on your body. While some lumps can be a cause for concern, a lump on the back of the neck or along your hairline usually isn't anything serious. It could be anything from an ingrown hair to a swollen lymph node.
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Sebaceous cyst One type of superficial bump on your dog's skin is a sebaceous cyst, which is a plugged oil gland in the skin. Basically, a sebaceous cyst is a very large pimple that is harmless to your pet and may feel like a raised bump. If left alone, it might go away without treatment, but may recur.
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Acne keloidalis nuchae is an inflammation of the hair follicle that causes bumps on the back of the neck, along the hairline. It begins with small, itchy bumps that eventually lead to scarring and hair loss. Over time, they turn into keloids, which are large, raised bands of scarring.
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If you think you have body acne, you may want to make sure it's not actually folliculitis. This is a condition in which normal hair follicles become inflamed or infected, resulting in small red bumps. It most commonly occurs on the chest, back, arms, and legs.
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Takeaway. Back dimples — indentations on your lower back — are a fairly common cosmetic feature. They're caused by short ligaments connecting your pelvis to your skin, but they have no medical implications. Not only are they harmless, but they can even be considered a sign of beauty, especially in women!
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Lipomas, or fatty lumps, are very common in dogs. In fact every year nearly 2% of the doggy population are diagnosed with one! While they are tumours, lipomas are just made up of fat cells and so are mostly completely benign. Lipomas feel like soft slightly movable lumps under the skin.