Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sebaceous adenitis causing hair loss and scaling in dogs
By Simpson, Andrew & McKay, Lindsay·Published in Compendium (Yardley, PA)·2012·VCA Bolingbrook Animal Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Applied dermatology: sebaceous adenitis in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A young adult dog with a poor coat and skin issues was diagnosed with sebaceous adenitis, an inflammatory skin disease that causes hair loss and scaling. The dog showed symptoms like bald patches and flaky skin mainly on the face, head, and trunk. To manage this condition, the veterinarian recommended a combination of topical treatments and oral medications, including fatty acids and cyclosporine. While sebaceous adenitis requires lifelong care, these treatments can help improve the dog's skin condition and coat quality.
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Abstract
Sebaceous adenitis is an inflammatory skin disease of unknown etiology that leads to a poor haircoat. It occurs mostly in young adult to middle-aged dogs. Clinical signs vary in severity and distribution among breeds and types of haircoat. Lesions include alopecia, scaling, and follicular casts that are typically distributed over the face, head, pinnae, and trunk. Diagnosis is based on histopathologic findings of sebaceous gland inflammation and loss. Treatment for sebaceous adenitis involves lifelong management with various topical therapies containing keratolytic/keratoplastic agents, emollients, and humectants in addition to oral therapies such as omega-3/omega-6 fatty acids, cyclosporine, and/or retinoids.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23532758/