April 2026 in “Veterinary Record Case Reports” In this case study, a 2-year-old Pomeranian dog from Mizoram, India, with alopecia X showed significant hair growth and improved skin condition after undergoing neutering and receiving omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid supplements.
January 2025 in “Seven Editora eBooks” In this study, the authors reported a case of alopecia X in a German Spitz dog and found that treatment with orchiectomy and melatonin resulted in partial hair regrowth and improved the dog's dermatological condition.
November 2009 in “Companion Animal” The document suggests that Alopecia X in dogs is mainly a cosmetic issue and might be better left untreated.
January 2025 in “LUMEN ET VIRTUS” In this study, a case of alopecia X in a male, uncastrated German Spitz dog was successfully managed with orchiectomy and melatonin, leading to partial hair regrowth and improved dermatological condition after 90 days of treatment.
In this reported case, a male German Spitz diagnosed with alopecia X showed partial regrowth of alopecic areas after treatment with orchiectomy and melatonin, indicating this combination's potential effectiveness for the condition.