New Insights in Canine Recurrent Alopecia

January 2014 in “ Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University) ”

S. Vandenabeele

canine recurrent alopecia FGF18 canine recurrent flank alopecia hair growth cycles

TLDR FGF18 may influence hair loss in dogs.

The document provided new insights into canine recurrent alopecia, focusing on the role of FGF18 in the condition known as canine recurrent flank alopecia. The research was conducted at Ghent University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and aimed to enhance the understanding of the underlying mechanisms of this type of alopecia in dogs. The study contributed to the veterinary field by exploring potential factors influencing hair growth cycles and alopecia in canines.

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