Deslorelin Implant Treatment for Hair Cycle Arrest (Alopecia X) in Two Intact Male Keeshonden
TLDR Deslorelin implants successfully treated hair loss in two male Keeshonden dogs.
The document reports on the successful use of a 4.7 mg deslorelin acetate implant to treat hair cycle arrest (alopecia X) in two sexually intact adult male Keeshonden dogs. These dogs had been experiencing progressive alopecia on their trunks for at least 2 years, while their heads and distal limbs were spared. The diagnosis was confirmed through clinical examination, dermatohistopathology, and the absence of systemic abnormalities. Following the subcutaneous implantation of deslorelin, both dogs exhibited significant hair regrowth within 3.5 months, and the improvement lasted for at least 14 months. The study suggests that deslorelin implants could be a safe, cost-effective, and efficient treatment option for hair cycle arrest in this specific breed and sex of dogs.
