Alopecia X in Dogs: Report of Seven Cases
July 2022
in “
Research, Society and Development
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Studysummary This study observed variable therapeutic responses in dogs with Alopecia X, with some showing complete hair regrowth while others did not, following similar treatments including orchiectomy and supplementation.
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The study "Alopecia X in dogs: report of seven cases" is a retrospective analysis of seven dogs diagnosed with Alopecia X (AX), a non-inflammatory and non-pruritic skin disease characterized by progressive hair loss. The dogs were treated with a similar therapeutic approach, which included the orchiectomy process, followed by supplementation with omega-3 and vitamin complex. Two dogs underwent the microneedling technique due to partial response to conventional treatment, and only one of them showed complete hair regrowth. The study concluded that while all therapies resulted in an improvement in hair growth, the therapeutic response was variable, and some dogs may not show complete hair regrowth. The authors encourage further research involving therapy comparison to better understand their efficiency.
