Coat Problems

December 2021

Janet D. Littlewood, David H. Lloyd, J. Mark Craig

congenital alopecia hereditary alopecia congenital hypotrichosis follicular dysplasia seasonal asynchronous shedding telogen defluxion anagen defluxion alopecia areata selenium toxicity arsenic toxicity mercury toxicity hypertrichosis pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction hair loss excessive hair growth PPID

TLDR The chapter explains causes of hair loss and excessive hair growth in animals.

Chapter 6 of the document "Coat Problems" discusses various factors and diseases affecting hair growth and shedding. It covers congenital and hereditary conditions like congenital hypotrichosis and follicular dysplasia, as well as seasonal shedding issues. The chapter also addresses acquired alopecia conditions such as telogen and anagen defluxion, alopecia areata, and toxicoses caused by selenium, arsenic, and mercury. Additionally, it describes hypertrichosis related to pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).

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