Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Recurrent winter hair loss on sides in Tibetan Terrier
By Bassett, R J et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2005·Melbourne Veterinary Referral Centre, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Recurrent flank alopecia in a Tibetan Terrier.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old male Tibetan Terrier was brought in for hair loss on his sides that happened every winter, along with itchy skin. The vet diagnosed him with recurrent flank alopecia, a condition where hair falls out in specific areas, which was confirmed through his medical history and skin tests. This case is notable because it’s the first time this condition has been reported in Tibetan Terriers. While the dog has ongoing skin issues, the vet is working on managing both the hair loss and the itching.
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Abstract
Recurrent flank alopecia is described in a 2-year-old, male, neutered Tibetan Terrier with concurrent atopic dermatitis. The diagnosis of recurrent flank alopecia was made after 3 consecutive years of localised, winter-onset alopecia. The diagnosis was based on history, compatible clinical signs and supportive histopathology. The diagnosis was complicated by the presence of concurrent pruritic dermatitis. To our knowledge this is the first report of recurrent flank alopecia in this breed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15957387/