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    Glossary Alopecia X

    condition in dogs causing hair loss without systemic illness

    Alopecia X is a condition primarily seen in certain dog breeds, such as Pomeranians and Alaskan Malamutes, characterized by hair loss without any underlying systemic illness. The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to be related to hormonal imbalances or genetic factors. While it does not typically affect the dog's overall health, it can lead to significant cosmetic concerns and requires veterinary attention for management.

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    1. Adrenal steroid hormone concentrations in dogs with hair cycle arrest (Alopecia X) before and during treatment with melatonin and mitotane Veterinary dermatology · 2004 · 52 citations
    2. Treatment of canine Alopecia X with trilostane Veterinary Dermatology · 2004 · 40 citations
    3. Canine noninflammatory alopecia: a comprehensive evaluation of common and distinguishing histological characteristics Veterinary Dermatology · 2012 · 28 citations
    4. Growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 2005 · 21 citations
    5. Oestrogen receptor evaluation in Pomeranian dogs with hair cycle arrest (alopecia X) on melatonin supplementation Veterinary dermatology · 2006 · 20 citations
    6. Novel insights into the pathways regulating the canine hair cycle and their deregulation in alopecia X PLOS ONE · 2017 · 18 citations
    7. The Use of Trilostane for the Treatment of Alopecia X in Alaskan Malamutes 2005 · 15 citations
    8. Microneedling as a successful treatment for alopecia X in two Pomeranian siblings Veterinary Dermatology · 2015 · 12 citations
    9. Oestrogen receptor antagonist and hair regrowth in dogs with hair cycle arrest (alopecia X) Veterinary dermatology · 2007 · 11 citations
    10. Treatment of alopecia X with medroxyprogesterone acetate Veterinary dermatology · 2013 · 10 citations
    11. Alopecia X em cães: revisão PubVet · 2020 · 4 citations
    12. Deslorelin Implant Treatment for Hair Cycle Arrest (Alopecia X) in Two Intact Male Keeshonden 2018 · 3 citations
    13. Evaluation of phenotypic risk indicators for the development of alopecia X (hair cycle arrest) in Pomeranian dogs in the Netherlands and Belgium Veterinary Dermatology · 2025 · 2 citations
    14. Alopecia X in a cloned Pomeranian dog Veterinary Dermatology · 2024 · 1 citations
    15. Dermoscopic findings and comparison of usefulness of longitudinal versus transversal sections in the histological diagnosis of alopecia X Veterinary Dermatology · 2023 · 1 citations
    16. Microagulhamento associado a orquiectomia como tratamento de alopecia x em cão da raça Spitz Alemão PubVet · 2022 · 1 citations
    17. Alopecia X in a Pomeranian dog: Successful clinical management through neutering Veterinary Record Case Reports · 2026
    18. Uso da deslorelina na castração química de cães e sua aplicabilidade para o tratamento da alopecia X em Spitz Alemão: relato de caso Brazilian Journal of Animal and Environmental Research · 2026
    19. Histological and Trichographic Differences Between Coat Types in Non‐Alopecic Pomeranians and With Alopecia X Veterinary Dermatology · 2026
    20. Alopecia x em cão: abordagem diagnóstica e terapêutica Revista Saber Digital · 2026
    21. Hair density response to photobiomodulation in canine alopecia X is measured reliably with an ordinal scale: a randomized, controlled, double-blind study American Journal of Veterinary Research · 2025
    22. Dose–Response Effects of Oral Melatonin on Reproductive Parameters in Intact Male Pomeranian Dogs With Alopecia X: A Controlled Study Veterinary Medicine and Science · 2025
    23. ALOPECIA X IN GERMAN SPITZ RESPONSIVE TO ORCHIECTOMY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF MELATONIN: CASE REPORT Seven Editora eBooks · 2025
    24. ALOPECIA X IN GERMAN SPITZ RESPONSIVE TO ORCHIECTOMY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF MELATONIN: CASE REPORT Aracê. · 2025
    25. ALOPECIA X IN GERMAN SPITZ RESPONSIVE TO ORCHIECTOMY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF MELATONIN: CASE REPORT LUMEN ET VIRTUS · 2025
    26. Successful deslorelin implant treatment in a neutered female Pomeranian dog with Alopecia X 2025
    27. Improvement in coat condition observed in dogs with suspected alopecia X through combined supplementation with nutrients for the coat and skin: A case report Open Veterinary Journal · 2025
    28. Comparison between melatonin versus melatonin and photobiomodulation versus photobiomodulation in the treatment of Alopecia X in German Spitz dogs: Clinical, randomized, double-blind, parallel, non-inferiority protocol PloS one · 2024
    29. Canine alopecia X-Like disorder Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology · 2024
    30. Comparison between melatonin versus melatonin and photobiomodulation versus photobiomodulation in the treatment of alopecia x in German Spitz dogs: clinical, randomized, double-blind, parallel, non-inferiority protocol Open MIND · 2024