Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hair loss in two cats after diesel oil skin exposure
By Declercq, Jan & De Bosschere, Hendrik·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2009·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Clinical Biology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diesel oil-induced alopecia in two cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Two cats developed sudden and severe hair loss on their bellies and legs after accidentally coming into contact with diesel oil. Within two weeks, their skin became dry and scaly, but they showed no other signs of illness. Thankfully, both cats fully recovered on their own without any treatment. If a cat gets diesel oil on its skin, it's important to wash the affected area thoroughly with vegetable oil to help remove the substance.
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Abstract
Two cats were presented for acute onset of rapidly progressive, bilaterally symmetrical hair loss of the ventrum and limbs. Alopecia occurred within 2 weeks after accidental skin exposure to diesel oil. The remaining hair epilated easily in affected areas. Denuded skin was strikingly dry and had adherent scale. Erythema and demarcation between affected and normal skin by a liquid-line were present in one case. Above this line, the hair could not be removed. The head and the footpads were not involved. Systemic signs were not observed. Both cats made a complete recovery without treatment. Histological examination in one cat revealed severe orthokeratotic hyperkeratosis, mild to moderate acanthosis, follicular keratosis, a moderate dermal infiltrate of mast cells and an almost complete absence of sebaceous glands. If skin contact with diesel oil occurs in a cat, thorough washing of skin and haircoat after soaking in prue vegetable oil is recommended.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19159410/