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October 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This document reports the first case of concurrent uveodermatological syndrome and alopecia areata in a dog, specifically a one-year-old female spayed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Both conditions are autoimmune disorders that cause inflammation and hair loss. The study details the clinical presentation, histopathological diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of the case, drawing parallels to similar occurrences in human patients.
June 2025 in “Veterinární Medicína” Uveodermatological syndrome in dogs is hard to manage and can lead to blindness despite treatment.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The immune processes causing VKH and vitiligo are similar in dogs and humans.
September 2012 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks” The document concludes that pigmentation disorders in animals involve complex interactions between melanocytes and keratinocytes.
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May 2011 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Vitamin A might be a safe extra treatment for dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.