Follicular Dysplasia in Five Weimaraners

October 2002 in “ Veterinary dermatology ”

C. Laffort-Dassot, Luc Beco, D. N. Carlotti

follicular dysplasia alopecia folliculitis furunculosis color dilution alopecia hair shaft abnormalities histopathological lesions hair loss skin inflammation boils color dilution hair loss

Studysummary This study observed that follicular dysplasia in Weimar Pointers produces histopathological features and hair abnormalities similar to color dilution alopecia, though less severe.

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