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GlossaryColor Dilution Alopecia (CDA)

genetic condition causing hair loss in dogs with diluted coats

Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) is a genetic condition primarily seen in dogs with diluted coat colors, such as blue or fawn. It results in hair thinning and loss, as well as recurrent skin infections, due to the abnormal distribution and clumping of pigment granules within the hair shafts. This condition is often observed in breeds like Doberman Pinschers and Great Danes.

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research Colour Dilution Alopecia in Ten Yorkshire Terriers

20 citations , December 1995 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

Yorkshire Terriers with Colour Dilution Alopecia have reduced melanin and hair structure issues.

research Book Reviews

August 1996 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

The document concludes that "Photodamage" and "Photoimmunology" are valuable resources, while "Pediatric Dermatopathology" and "Hair and Scalp Disorders" have limitations.

research Beyond Spectral Similarity: How to Distinguish Polymorphs with Similar Solid-State Circular Dichroism Anisotropy Spectra?

August 2025 in “ChemPhotoChem”

A new method using solid-state circular dichroism anisotropy can distinguish similar chiral compounds better than traditional techniques.

research Analysis of R199H Polymorphism of Canine Melanophilin Gene (MLPH) in Population of Czech Pointer in Slovakia

1 citations , May 2011 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

The study found genetic diversity in coat color dilution among Czech pointers in Slovakia.

research Color Dilution Alopecia in a Blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Case Report

March 2021 in “Research Society and Development”

A blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier had hair loss due to color dilution alopecia, confirmed by tests, but no treatment was pursued.

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community My hairloss recovery, March 2025-present

njcoopthrowaway in Journals / Progress Pictures 82 upvotes 9 months ago

A 24-year-old male started using 1 mg finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss in February 2025. By June 2025, he noticed improvement in his right temple but experienced thinning at the crown and continued shedding.