Send me a question or story!Zinc responsive dermatitis is a skin condition in dogs resulting from a zinc deficiency or an inability to properly absorb the mineral. It is a rare condition that typically presents as scaling, crusting, and hair loss around the head (especially muzzle and periocular region) and pressure points.The most common form is syndrome I which is almost exclusively seen in Nordic breeds like Huskies and Malamutes. They have a genetic defect that impairs intestinal absorption of zinc (even when sufficient quantities are in their diet). Learn about this disease process including diagnosis and treatment on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!Timestamps00:00 Intro01:00 Zinc Basics04:12 What Happens If You’re Not Absorbing Enough Zinc05:55 Syndromes Seen With Zinc Deficiency07:22 Zinc Responsive Dermatitis in Huskies08:31 Presentations of Zinc Responsive Dermatitis09:50 Other Differentials You Can See11:53 Treatment for Zinc Responsive Dermatitis13:35 Length of Treatment14:10 Other Treatment Methodologies15:19 Outro