Hereditary, Congenital, And Acquired Alopecias

    January 2011 in “ Elsevier eBooks ”
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    TLDR Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
    The document discussed various types of alopecias in animals, including hereditary, congenital, and acquired forms, focusing on their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. In dogs, conditions like hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease) and hypothyroidism caused symptoms such as symmetrical alopecia and were treatable with medications like levothyroxine and trilostane. In cats, conditions like feline paraneoplastic alopecia/dermatitis were linked to internal malignancies and had a poor prognosis. Treatments were generally symptomatic, involving shampoos, antibiotics, and sometimes surgical interventions. Prognoses varied, with many forms of alopecia being primarily cosmetic and not affecting the animal's quality of life, while others required significant medical intervention.
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