Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Successful Treatment of Idiopathic Follicular Mucinosis in a Golden Retriever: Clinical, Dermoscopic and Histopathological Findings.
- Journal:
- Veterinary dermatology
- Year:
- 2026
- Authors:
- Theuerkauff, Elisa et al.
- Affiliation:
- AniCura Tierä · Germany
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Follicular mucinosis is a rare form of alopecia in dogs characterised by deposition of mural mucin, leading to hair loss, favouring the face, neck and limbs. This report documents its histopathological features, dermoscopic findings, clinical course and successful treatment in a golden retriever dog with follicular mucinosis.
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