Retrospective Evaluation of Sex Hormones and Steroid Hormone Intermediates in Dogs with Alopecia

    March 2003 in “ Veterinary Dermatology ”
    Linda A. Frank, Keith A. Hnilica, Barton W Rohrbach, Jack W. Oliver
    Studysummary This study found that in dogs with alopecia, certain steroid hormone levels were elevated, particularly progesterone, but not all hormone abnormalities were consistent across breeds, suggesting the need for breed-specific evaluation.
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