Alopecia X in German Spitz Responsive to Orchiectomy Associated with the Use of Melatonin: Case Report

    January 2025 in “ LUMEN ET VIRTUS ”
    Ana Paula Dossena, Nicole Amoêdo Luvison, Ketlin Milena Zardin, Camille Moreira Bergamo Barros, Gabriela Victoria Araújo Saraiva, Dreyd Rodrigues Medeiros, Barbara Fernandes Werneck Teixeira, E. Silva, C. E. Martins, Luanda Ferreira Cipriano
    TLDR Orchiectomy and melatonin helped a German Spitz regrow hair lost due to alopecia X.
    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.
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