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GlossaryCanine Alopecia

partial or complete hair loss in dogs

Canine Alopecia, also known as Dog Hair Loss, refers to the partial or complete loss of hair in dogs. This condition can result from various causes, including hormonal imbalances, allergies, infections, parasites, or genetic factors. Identifying the underlying cause is crucial for effective treatment and management.

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The Efficacy of Subcutaneous Slow-Release Melatonin Implants in the Prevention of Canine Flank Alopecia Recurrence Is Uncertain: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

research The Efficacy of Subcutaneous Slow-Release Melatonin Implants in the Prevention of Canine Flank Alopecia Recurrence Is Uncertain: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

3 citations , September 2022 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

Melatonin implants did not effectively prevent hair loss in dogs.

research FC-10 Adult-Onset Hair Loss in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: A Clinical and Histological Study

August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

Adult-onset hair loss in Chesapeake Bay retrievers may be linked to abnormal adrenal hormone production.

research Approach to Alopecia in Dogs in Clinical Practice

July 2025

Alopecia in dogs requires identifying the cause for effective treatment.

Comparison Between Melatonin, Melatonin and Photobiomodulation, and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Alopecia X in German Spitz Dogs: Clinical, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Non-Inferiority Protocol

research Comparison Between Melatonin, Melatonin and Photobiomodulation, and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Alopecia X in German Spitz Dogs: Clinical, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Non-Inferiority Protocol

June 2024 in “PloS one”

Melatonin and photobiomodulation are effective for treating Alopecia X in German Spitz dogs.

research Study of the Behavior of Lesional and Nonlesional Skin of Canine Recurrent Flank Alopecia Transplanted to Athymic Nude Mice

2 citations , July 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology”

Dog skin with hair loss, when transplanted to mice, regrew hair, suggesting the hair loss cause is likely body-wide, not skin-specific.

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community My dear dog (M9) is balding...

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The conversation is a satirical discussion about a user joking that their dog is balding and needs hair loss treatments like finasteride, with others commenting on the creepiness of an AI-generated image of a dog with human features.

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A person was concerned about applying minoxidil and tretinoin in a public airport bathroom, fearing judgment from others. Most responses reassured them that no one cares, suggesting they apply it in a stall or skip a dose without worry.