Hair Loss Disorders in Domestic Animals

The book "Hair Loss Disorders in Domestic Animals," edited by Lars Mecklenburg, Monika Linek, and Desmond J. Tobin, aimed to enhance understanding and diagnosis of alopecia in animals and to present therapeutic options. It was intended for veterinarians, pathologists, and dermatology students. The book covered hair follicle biology, approaches to diagnosing alopecic diseases, non-inflammatory alopecias, and inflammatory alopecias. It included detailed discussions on conditions like hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism, Alopecia X, and canine recurrent flank alopecia, as well as rare disorders such as lymphocytic mural folliculitis and alopecia areata. The book was well-illustrated and included extensive references for further research.