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GlossaryParaneoplastic Alopecia

hair loss caused by body's immune response to cancer

Paraneoplastic Alopecia is hair loss that occurs as a result of an underlying cancer, rather than from the cancer treatment itself. This type of alopecia is often associated with internal malignancies, where the body's immune response to the tumor mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss.

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May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology”

The cat had a rare condition linked to cancer, leading to its euthanasia.

research A Case of Feline Paraneoplastic Alopecia with Secondary Malassezia-Associated Dermatitis

57 citations , August 1998 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice”

Malassezia-associated dermatitis can cause itching in cats with feline paraneoplastic alopecia.

research Pedal Dermatitis Part 3: Feline Pododermatitis

April 2011 in “Companion Animal”

Feline pododermatitis is less common in cats than in dogs.

research Alopecia in Association with Malignancy: A Review

26 citations , August 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.

research Self-Assessment of a 13-Year-Old Cat with Severe Alopecia, Erythema, and Pruritus Leading to a Diagnosis of Paraneoplastic Alopecia

April 2008 in “Companion Animal”

The cat's skin condition was linked to cancer and did not improve with treatment, leading to a poor outcome.

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