Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hair loss from follicular mucinosis in a Golden Retriever
By Theuerkauff, Elisa et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2026·AniCura Tierä, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful Treatment of Idiopathic Follicular Mucinosis in a Golden Retriever: Clinical, Dermoscopic and Histopathological Findings.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Golden Retriever was brought in for hair loss on the face, neck, and limbs. The vet diagnosed the dog with a rare skin condition called follicular mucinosis, which causes hair to fall out due to a buildup of mucin. After examining the skin under a special light and taking a tissue sample, the vet successfully treated the condition. The dog responded well to the treatment, and the hair began to regrow, restoring its coat.
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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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