(03) - Alopecia X

Question 1

1. Alopecia X is seen especially in what type of dogs?
2. what sex can be affected?
3. The condition is seen primarily in Chow Chows, Pomeranians, Keeshondens, Samoyeds and miniature Poodles. Pomeranians appear to be over represented.

Answer 1

1. dogs at the age of 1 to 3 years

2. Females and intact or neutered can be affected.

Question 2

1. Alopecia and severe hyperpigmentation of what regions?

2. what are usually spared?

Answer 2

1. neck, perineum, caudal dorsal back, caudal thighs.

2. Head and legs

Question 3

1. Definitive diagnosis should be based on history, clinical signs, laboratory test results that rule out other endocrinopathies (hypothyroidism, sex hormone imbalance in intact dogs, primarily Cushing’s syndrome) and biopsy
2. Perform multiple skin scrapings to rule out what?

Answer 3

2. demodicosis