Hair Loss Disorders in Domestic Animals
December 2010
in “
The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice
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alopecia hair follicle biology non-inflammatory alopecias inflammatory alopecias hypothyroidism hyperadrenocorticism Alopecia X canine recurrent flank alopecia lymphocytic mural folliculitis alopecia areata hair loss hair follicle thyroid disorder Cushing's disease flank alopecia autoimmune hair loss
TLDR The book helps veterinarians understand and treat hair loss in animals.
The book "Hair Loss Disorders in Domestic Animals," edited by Lars Mecklenburg, Monika Linek, and Desmond J. Tobin, aimed to enhance understanding and diagnosis of alopecia in animals and to present therapeutic options. It was intended for veterinarians, pathologists, and dermatology students. The book covered hair follicle biology, approaches to diagnosing alopecic diseases, non-inflammatory alopecias, and inflammatory alopecias. It included detailed discussions on conditions like hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism, Alopecia X, and canine recurrent flank alopecia, as well as rare disorders such as lymphocytic mural folliculitis and alopecia areata. The book was well-illustrated and included extensive references for further research.
