Alopecia X - relato de caso

Abstract

Alopecia X is an uncommon condition in dogs and affects mainly Nordic breeds, such as the German Spitz, a breed that has become popular in recent years. Many theories surround its pathophysiology, with the most recent studies addressing local and non-systemic hormonal changes as the most important endocrine contributors. The present work aims to relate a case of alopecia X in a female canine and to approach a therapeutic approach of choice that results in an intersection between methods used in the literature. The main cynical sign observed consists of generalized alopecia, head and final thirds of the distal limbs, melanodermia (black skin) and generalized pruritus. The diagnosis was based on the exclusion of other systemic diseases, as well as confirmation of the patient's history, review, clinical signs, and response to therapy. The therapeutic approach was carried out from the intersection of treatments available in the literature during different stages.