Necrotic and ulcerative dermatitis on the heel of the foot appeared also in an epidemic form in heifers in two herds.
The differential diagnosis is from contact dermatitis or psoriasis which can sometimes be difficult to distinguish clinically.
Topical antibiotics should not be used in general as they may induce a contact dermatitis.
Clinical symptoms and signs of cercarial dermatitis seem to be dependent on the species involved and on the sensitivity of afflicted persons.
There were no cases of cercarial dermatitis at this site the following summer.
This parasite is a non-burrowing mite and causes a dermatitis that has the characteristics of a hypersensitivity reaction similar to scabies and sarcoptic mange.
Within 1 day, the itching and burning disappeared, and the dermatitis was healed within 5 weeks.
Other problems include headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, night blindness, leprosy, dermatitis, and skin disorders.
