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May 2005 in “Australian veterinary journal” This case report documents the first instance of recurrent flank alopecia in a Tibetan Terrier, diagnosed alongside atopic dermatitis.
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April 2022 in “Genes” This study identifies a polygenic basis for atypical recurrent flank alopecia in Cesky Fousek dogs through genome-wide association analysis and gene expression profiling, highlighting several metabolic pathways involved in the condition.
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July 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that hair follicles from dogs with recurrent flank alopecia regenerated and regrew hair when grafted onto mice, suggesting systemic rather than local factors may drive the condition.
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September 2022 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that 18 mg melatonin implants did not significantly prevent recurrence of canine flank alopecia compared to placebo in dogs, though the treatment was well-tolerated, with no evidence of improved efficacy.
January 2014 in “Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University)” FGF18 may influence hair loss in dogs.