Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Seasonal white hair patches from alopecia areata in a German shepherd
By Classen, Janine et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2017·Janine Classen·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Seasonal leukotrichia in a German shepherd dog. A case report.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A German shepherd dog experienced seasonal hair loss, specifically white patches of fur, which was diagnosed as alopecia areata, a non-scarring type of hair loss. The veterinarian ruled out other possible causes and confirmed the diagnosis through skin tests. Unfortunately, treatments like topical tacrolimus and hydrocortisone aceponate did not help the dog's condition. The reason for the seasonal nature of the hair loss was not determined.
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Abstract
Leukotrichia can be caused by a variety of metabolic and inflammatory diseases. Canine alopecia areata is a rare multifactorial benign non-scarring alopecia. This case report describes a seasonally recurrent leukotrichia associated with alopecia areata in a German shepherd dog. Important differential diagnoses were ruled out and histopathology finally confirmed the diagnosis of alopecia areata. Topical tacrolimus and hydrocortisone aceponate were ineffective. The cause for the seasonal character in this case remained undetermined.
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