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February 2009 in “Veterinární Medicína” This study found that deslorelin implants can effectively reduce estradiol levels and support hair regrowth in neutered ferrets with hyperoestrogenism caused by nodular hyperplasia of the adrenocortex.
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May 2018 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” In this study, a single deslorelin acetate implant led to substantial and sustained hair regrowth in two sexually intact male keeshonden with hair cycle arrest.
January 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine/Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária” This source describes the first successful use of a deslorelin acetate implant to treat alopecia X in a neutered female dog, achieving profuse hair regrowth in 9 months, suggesting an uncomplicated and cost-effective alternative after melatonin failure.
October 2023 in “Russian Journal of Veterinary Pathology” This source reviews existing studies on treating canine noninflammatory alopecia, identifying microneedling and oral administration of certain drugs as optimal methods with fewer side effects, while noting that other treatments like mitotane and minoxidil cause serious side effects, limiting their future use.
January 2015 in “VetPharma” This review discusses Alopecia X in plush-coated dogs, noting that while treatments like melatonin and laser therapy have shown promise, the condition is generally considered a cosmetic issue without the need for therapy.