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

    January 2025 in “ Aracê. ”
    Ana Paula Dossena, Nicole Amoêdo Luvison, Ketlin Milena Zardin, Camille Moreira Bergamo Barros, Gabriela Victoria Araújo Saraiva, Dreyd Rodrigues Medeiros, Barbara Fernandes Werneck Teixeira, Édios Meurer Lana Da Silva, C. E. Martins, Luanda Ferreira Cipriano
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    TLDR Orchiectomy and melatonin helped a German Spitz regrow hair lost due to alopecia X.
    This case report discusses a male, uncastrated German Spitz dog diagnosed with alopecia X, a non-inflammatory dermatological disorder characterized by progressive hair loss. The diagnosis was made after ruling out parasitic and systemic diseases through various tests. The treatment involved orchiectomy combined with melatonin administration for 3 months. After 90 days, there was partial hair regrowth and a reduction in the alopecic area, indicating that this treatment approach was effective in improving the dog's dermatological condition.
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