Self-Cured Flank Alopecia in a Dog

January 2012 in “ The Japanese Journal of Veterinary Dermatology ”

Yukari Nakamura, Yoshitsugu Inamura, Sanae Hayashiya, Maiko Sekiguchi, Makio Hayashiya, TOHRU FUKASE

flank alopecia hyperkeratosis pigmented macules histopathological examination seasonal alopecia idiopathic cause

TLDR The dog's hair loss healed on its own without treatment.

A 2-year and 8-month-old castrated male Jack Russell terrier presented with flank alopecia that self-cured without treatment. The alopecia, characterized by hair thinning and pigmented macules, showed no signs of itching or systemic symptoms. Histopathological examination revealed slight hyperkeratosis and pigmentation, but no significant inflammation or infection. Despite using a moisturizing shampoo, hair regrowth began 4 months after initial examination and was complete by November, with no recurrence by September 2011. The case resembled seasonal or recurrent flank alopecia but differed in timing and pigmentation, suggesting an idiopathic cause.

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