The Impact of Body Site, Topical Melatonin, and Brushing on Hair Regrowth After Clipping Normal Siberian Husky Dogs

    January 2006 in “ Veterinary Dermatology ”
    Sandra F. Diaz, Sheila M. F. Torres, Sandra A. F. Nogueira … Carl R. Jessen
    Studysummary This study found that topical melatonin and vigorous brushing did not affect hair regrowth in clipped Siberian Huskies, although lumbosacral hairs grew significantly shorter than lateral thigh hairs.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on onlinelibrary.wiley.com →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 6

    1. Growth Hormone-Responsive Alopecia in Dogs Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 2005
    2. Adrenal Steroid Hormone Concentrations in Dogs with Hair Cycle Arrest (Alopecia X) Before and During Treatment with Melatonin and Mitotane Veterinary dermatology · 2004
    3. Melatonin Increases Anagen Hair Rate in Women With Androgenetic Alopecia or Diffuse Alopecia: Results of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial British Journal of Dermatology · 2004
    4. Effect of Constant-Release Melatonin Implants and Prolonged Exposure to a Long Day Photoperiod on Prolactin Secretion and Hair Growth in Mouflon (Ovis Gmelini Musimon) Domestic animal endocrinology · 2004
    5. Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis Compared in the Treatment of Alopecia Totalis and Universalis: A Comparison of the Value of Topical Diphencyprone and Tretinoin Gel British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 1989
    6. Measurement of Hair Growth Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 1986