Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
English Bulldog with unusual hair loss from two skin diseases
By van der Luer, R & Bonestroo, J·Published in Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde·2010·Valuepath·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [A dog with an unusual case of alopecia; case report].
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old English Bulldog was brought in for hair loss, which was found to be caused by a rare combination of cyclic flank alopecia (a condition that causes patches of hair loss) and interface dermatitis (inflammation affecting the hair follicles). The veterinarian confirmed the diagnosis through clinical examination and skin tests. While this specific case is unusual, similar issues have been seen in Boxer dogs. Treatment options may vary, so it's best to discuss with your vet to find the right approach for your dog.
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Abstract
A dog with an unusual case of alopecia; case report We present a 6 years old English Bulldog with clinical and histological evidence of both cyclic flank alopecia and interface dermatitis, including folliculitis. A similar combination of these two dermatological diseases was described before in several Boxer dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20608446/