Case 6
May 2019
in “
Small Animal Dermatology
”
hair coat thinning bacterial skin infections juvenile onset generalised demodicosis Colour dilution alopecia CDA UV damage abnormal hair follicles alopecia differential diagnoses diagnostic tools treatment options hair loss skin infections demodicosis Color dilution alopecia hair follicle issues baldness diagnosis methods treatments
TLDR The dog has Color Dilution Alopecia, causing hair loss and increased risk of skin infections.
The chapter discusses a case involving a 4-year-old female Dobermann with a history of hair coat thinning and recurrent bacterial skin infections on the dorsum, initially thought to be juvenile onset generalised demodicosis. It is designed to help students and practicing veterinarians improve their clinical dermatology skills through practical, well-illustrated information and self-assessment questions. The condition of the dog is identified as Colour dilution alopecia (CDA), a cosmetic issue that can lead to skin exposure to UV damage and susceptibility to bacterial infections due to abnormal hair follicles. CDA is characterized by a progression from early broken hairs that may regrow to complete alopecia without hair regrowth. The chapter includes questions and detailed answers to aid in understanding differential diagnoses, diagnostic tools, and treatment options for such conditions.
