Melatonin and photobiomodulation are effective for treating Alopecia X in German Spitz dogs.
December 2023 in “Veterinary dermatology” Longer 3 mm needles were most effective for dog hair regrowth, but hair loss often returned and some dogs felt itchy.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss in men might be linked to changes in cell energy factories.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” 86 citations
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January 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The AA-IGA scale reliably measures treatment success in alopecia areata by considering both clinician and patient views.
34 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Light therapy can stimulate hair growth and is more effective when started early, but more research is needed on its long-term effects and optimal use.
18 citations
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October 2017 in “PLOS ONE” The study concluded that similar pathways regulate hair growth in dogs and mice, and these pathways are disrupted in dogs with Alopecia X, affecting stem cells and hormone metabolism.
70 citations
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April 2017 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Blue light promotes hair growth by interacting with specific receptors in hair follicles.
22 citations
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September 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy seems to help dogs with noninflammatory alopecia grow hair back.
10 citations
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July 2014 in “Veterinary dermatology” Deslorelin may help intact male dogs regrow hair from alopecia X, with a 75% success rate and no side effects.
10 citations
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September 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” Medroxyprogesterone injections caused hair regrowth in some dogs with alopecia X.
28 citations
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May 2012 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Different types of dog hair loss are linked to problems starting the hair growth phase and early hair cycle ending.
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November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Low-level Laser Therapy may help reduce inflammation, pain, and aid healing, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and establish standard treatment guidelines.
November 2009 in “Companion Animal” The document suggests that Alopecia X in dogs is mainly a cosmetic issue and might be better left untreated.
91 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.
21 citations
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May 2005 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.
40 citations
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October 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Trilostane treatment led to full hair regrowth in most Pomeranians and all miniature poodles with alopecia X.
52 citations
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October 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” Melatonin and mitotane treatment led to hair re-growth in 62% of dogs with Alopecia X, but this was not always linked to normal hormone levels.
20 citations
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February 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” Dog hair grows back in about 14 weeks after being clipped for surgery, and the season doesn't really affect this growth rate.
63 citations
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February 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Global photography and phototrichogram techniques are the best current methods for measuring hair growth.
41 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.