2 citations
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December 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that in dogs with post-clipping alopecia, microneedling with platelet-rich plasma may induce more rapid hair regrowth compared to microneedling alone, though results were similar by six months.
1 citations
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
This chapter reviews the clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of various non-hormonal, non-infectious alopecias without providing new clinical findings.
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
22 citations
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September 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that low-level laser therapy may have promising effects on hair regrowth in dogs with noninflammatory alopecia, with most animals showing improvement after treatment.
August 2015 in “Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery” Low-level laser therapy may help regrow hair in dogs with non-inflammatory hair loss.
7 citations
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July 1999 in “In Practice” This article discusses the diagnostic approach to symmetrical alopecia in dogs, particularly focusing on conditions affecting the endocrine glands and hair follicles, without presenting new research results.
October 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Clinics” In this case study, a Pomeranian was diagnosed with vaccine-induced ischemic dermatopathy, where different medication regimens gradually improved hair regrowth, though some lesions persisted after tapering treatment.
November 2009 in “Companion Animal” The document suggests that Alopecia X in dogs is mainly a cosmetic issue and might be better left untreated.
August 2017 in “Companion animal” This article discusses the diagnostic approach to focal alopecia in dogs, focusing on distinguishing between pruritic skin disease and inflammatory or non-inflammatory causes; it presents no new experimental results.
September 2010 in “Companion Animal” This article reviews a clinician's approach to diagnosing and managing canine alopecia and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2007 in “Acta Veterinaria Brno” This case study describes a one-year-old female Pit Bull Terrier with alopecia X whose hair was fully restored after trilostane therapy addressed an adrenal sex hormone imbalance.
34 citations
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March 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that in dogs with alopecia, certain steroid hormone levels were elevated, particularly progesterone, but not all hormone abnormalities were consistent across breeds, suggesting the need for breed-specific evaluation.
20 citations
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July 2006 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that hair regrowth in Pomeranians with hair cycle arrest treated with melatonin was not associated with a change in oestrogen receptor-α staining.
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” This study found that clipping is the most effective method for anagen synchronization in adult rat models to mimic chemotherapy-induced alopecia, producing robust anagen phases without causing skin trauma.
2 citations
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document describes skin diseases affecting the outer ear in dogs and cats, their spread to other body parts, and treatment options.
January 2025 in “Pakistan Veterinary Journal” This study examined the effects of microneedling on dogs with non-inflammatory alopecia and found that it may aid hair regrowth, especially for those with controlled endocrine disorders but persistent alopecia, as demonstrated by hair regrowth observed over 12 months in specific cases.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “Wiley-Blackwell eBooks” This review discusses various alopecic conditions in domestic animals, including their clinical and histopathological aspects, but reports no new experimental findings.
This chapter reviews various types of alopecia and associated skin diseases in dogs and cats but presents no new clinical findings.
20 citations
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February 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that the season of the year does not significantly affect the hair regrowth rate or the telogen: anagen ratio in indoor-housed Labrador retrievers.
17 citations
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January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that topical melatonin and vigorous brushing did not affect hair regrowth in clipped Siberian Huskies, although lumbosacral hairs grew significantly shorter than lateral thigh hairs.
13 citations
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July 2019 in “PubMed” This article reviews various nonsurgical treatments for patterned hair loss, emphasizing options like minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser therapy, but does not report specific study results.
March 2016 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Stopping the use of a tight headband and using specific treatments led to partial hair regrowth.
4 citations
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November 2025 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers” January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”
April 2021 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC” This review discusses biphasic alopecia, where non-scarring forms like traction alopecia and androgenetic alopecia may progress to follicle destruction, emphasizing the role of chronic inflammation and the importance of clinician-pathologist collaboration, but provides no new clinical results.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “PubMed” This article reviews the evaluation and management of scarring and nonscarring alopecias, emphasizing the importance of early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss in scarring forms, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article on pediculosis lacks an abstract and does not report new research findings.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a 20-year-old man experienced progressive hair loss starting as a localized patch on the vertex of his scalp, eventually spreading in a curvilinear pattern to the sides and back.