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Unit 1: Alopecic Disorders of Dogs & Cats Flashcards

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What is the cuticle?

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Outermost layer that has a fish scale appearance, is up to 10 layers thick

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What is the cortex?

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Middle layer where the pigment is contained;

Clear appearance, contributes to sheen

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What is the medulla?

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Innermost layer of vacuated cells;

Degeneration of glycogen that builds up and contributes to sheen;

Contributes to insulating capability

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What is the bulb?

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Active part of the follicle that causes growing

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What is the isthmus?

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Middle portion of the follicle that is affected by some AI diseases

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What is the bulge of the follicle?

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Area where the sebaceous glands empty into

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What is the infundibulum of the follicle?

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Opening surface down to where the sebaceous glands open

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What is the hair cycle?

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Anagen –> Catagen –> Telogen –> Exogen

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_____ is the active growing phase.

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anagen

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_____ is the transition from growing to non-growing hairs.

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catagen

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____ is the resting phase.

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telogen

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Majority of hairs in dogs and cats are in _____ phase.

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telogen

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_____ is active shedding of the follicle.

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exogen

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What growth phase is this?

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telogen

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What growth phase is this?

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anagen

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What should the ratio of telogen : anagen be?

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10-20 : 1

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What hormones stimulate hair growth?

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Thyroid, melatonin, growth hormone, androgens

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What hormones inhibit hair growth?

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Cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, prolactin

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What breed is this and why are they hairless?

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Chinese Crested - autosomal dominant trait

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What breed is this and why are they hairless?

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Mexican hairless - autosomal dominant trait

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What happens if the Mexican Hairless has homozygous dominant alleles?

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It is lethal

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What breed is this and what is special about them?

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Peruvian Inca Orchid - oldest dog breed on record

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What breed is this and why are they bred for?

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American Hairless Terrier;

Bred for “hyperallergenicity” but allergens are actually in the saliva not the hair

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What breed is this and what are the characteristics?

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Devon Rex;

Primary hairs resemble secondary hairs

Whiskers absent or stubbled

Bald ventral surfaces

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What breed is this and what are the characteristics?
Cornish Rex; Lack primary hairs, whiskers are short and curly
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What breed is this and what are the characteristics?
Sphinx; Have hair follicles and hair fiber hair doesn't form normally, fracture before they get to the surface
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What alopcic conditions are not treatable?
X-linked/Congenital, canine pattern alopecia, Black Hair Follicular Dysplasia, Color Dilution Alopecia, Breed-Specific Acquired Alopecia
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What is X-linked/Congenital alopecia?
Genetic mutation with ectodermal differentiation, recessive x-linked gene (males affected)
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What are characteristics of congenital alopecia?
Varying degrees affecting the head, scral resion, abdomen, and proximal extremities
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What are characteristics of canine pattern alopecia?
Onset of 6 months, ventral type vs. pinnal type (3-5 yo) vs. alopecia/melanoderma of the Yorkie
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What is the treatment for canine pattern alopecia?
None; it is a cosmetic problem
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What are characteristics of black hair follicular dysplasia/color dilution alopecia?
Affects black hair or dilute colors - Dobermans, Silver Labs
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How is black hair dysplasia/color dilution alopecia diagnosed?
Trichogram - clumping of melanin --\> weakening and fracturing of hair
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What breeds get Breed Specific Acquired Alopecia?
Chesapeake bay Retrievers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Portuguese Water Dog, Irish Water Spaniel
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What areas are affected by breed specific alopecia?
Flanks, dorsum, rump, caudal thighs
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What is characteristic of alopecia in the Irish Water Spaniel?
Bald neck and tail
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What alopecic conditions MIGHT be treatable?
Canine Recurrent Flank Alopecia, Bald Thigh Syndrome, Alopecia X
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What is Canine Recurrent Flank Alopecia AKA?
Seasonal Flank Alopecia
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What breeds commonly get seasonal flank alopecia?
Boxer, English Bulldog, Airedale Terrier, Schnauzer
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What are characteristics of seasonal flank alopecia?
Onset at 4 yo, rapid onset of well-demarcated flank alopecia and hyperpigmentation
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How is seasonal flank alopecia diagnosed?
History, CS, exclusion, biopsy
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How can seasonal flank alopecia be treated?
Spontaneous regrowth or melatonin to try to prevent episodes from recurring the following year
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What breed gets bald thigh syndrome?
Greyhounds 2-3 yo
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What is the potential treatment for bald thigh syndrome?
Regrowth of hair observed in some cases after racing career has finished
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What breeds are affected by Alopecia X?
Pomeranians, Malamutes, Chows, Keeshonds 1-3 yo
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What are the CS of Alopecia X?
Symmetrical, hyperpigmentation sparing the head and limbs
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What is the diagnosis for Alopecia X?
exclusion
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What is the treatment for Alopecia X?
Benign neglect, neutering, melatonin, pumice stone?
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What are characteristics of hypothyroidism?
Dull/dry/brittle hair, symmetric alopecia, bridge of nose and tail affected, pyoderma and otitis possible, facial myxedema
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What is the cause of hypoT4?
primary most common
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What tests can be used to diagnose hypoT4?
tT4, **fT4**, TSH, TgAA
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What CBC findings are consistent with hypoT4?
Normocytic, normochromic, non-regen anemia
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What chem findings are consistent with hypoT4?
hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, elevated ALT/CK
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What diagnostic is normal in hypoT4?
U/A
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What characteristics are associated with Cushing's?
Generalized alopecia, thin skin, comedones, calcinosis cutis, pyoderma
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What is Cushing's caused by?
Pituitary or adrenal tumor
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What tests are used to diagnose Cushing's?
LDDS (slower), ACTH stim (faster, $$)
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What CBC findings are consistent with Cushing's?
Leukocytosis, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, eosinopenia, thrombocytosis
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What chem findings are consistent with Cushing's?
Elevated ALP +/- ALT
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What U/A findings are consistent with Cushing's?
Low USG, bacteriuria, elecated UCCR ratio
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What is the treatment for Cushing's?
Trilostane or Mitotane
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What are characteristics of hyperestrogenism?
Alopecia of abdomen, thighs, perineal region ## Footnote **Linear preputial dermatosis = pathognomonic**
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Feminization is more common with \_\_\_\_\_.
cryptorchids
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What causes hyperestrogenism?
Ovarian cysts/tumors, diethylstilbestrol administration, Sertoli cell tumors, accidental hormone exposure
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How is hyperestrogenism diagnosed?
Signalment, history, CS, serum estradiol
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What CBC findings are consistent with hyperestrogenism?
Non-regen anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
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What diagnostic tests are normal with hyperestrogenism?
Chem and UA
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\_\_\_\_\_ effluvium is acute onset of hair loss due to antimitotic drugs.
anagen
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\_\_\_\_\_ effluvium is not as rare, due to stressful event, and hair loss is noted _____ after insult.
Telogen; 1-3 months
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What is post-clipping alopecia?
Lack of hair regrowth after close clipping for catheters and surgical sites; NOT disease
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What breeds are predisposed to post-clipping alopecia?
Huskies, Malmutes, Samoyeds, Chows
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Why does post-clipping alopecia happen?
Breeds have prolonged telogen phases, so only "treatment" is to give the hair time to grow back

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