This case report describes a male, uncastrated German Spitz dog diagnosed with alopecia X, a non-inflammatory dermatological disorder characterized by progressive hair loss. After ruling out parasitic and systemic diseases, the dog underwent orchiectomy and was treated with melatonin for 3 months. The treatment resulted in partial hair regrowth and a reduction in alopecic areas, indicating that orchiectomy combined with melatonin can effectively improve the dermatological condition associated with alopecia X.
Melatonin and photobiomodulation are effective for treating Alopecia X in German Spitz dogs.
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July 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” The conclusion is that different treatments improved hair growth in dogs with Alopecia X, but results varied and not all dogs had complete hair regrowth.
