What is seasonal alopecia?

seasonal alopecia affects animals, usually in the winter months, when stains of hair and skin will darken. The cause of seasonal alopecia is unknown, but may be associated with a lack of sunlight where common winters are common. It is also called seasonal side of alopecia, the condition occurs more often in some breeds and in regions with modest sunlight.

Hair could fall out completely and leave a dark, pigmented skin. It can also occur on the nose, ears and base of the animal's tail. In some cases the hair grows back, but is colored.

Some dog breeds are more susceptible to seasonal alopecia, including boxer, bulldog, Airedale and Schnuzer. This is also common in Labradors, Akitas, Scottish Terriers and Doberman Pinschers. Seasonal alopecia is diagnosed with skin scrap. Some veterinarians believe in the post can be hereditary as it may occur in more than one animalyou from the same litter.

Animals could lose hair once, or hair loss can be repeated every year in the same area of ​​the body. Hair usually grows as soon as the animal is exposed to the sun in the spring, but in some animals hair loss is permanent. The area affected by hair loss is not inflamed and does not send.

seasonal alopecia does not pose a health risk to animals unless it is associated with the symptoms of basic diseases that cause hair loss. In some animals, melatonin injections help grow faster. Norwegians sometimes use melatonin to promote thick coats in the winter months.

Excessive release could mean signs of other disorders. Cushing's disease is a hormonal dysfunction that indicates a problem with animal pituitary gland. Hypothyroidism is the most common cause of hair loss in animals; Creates a thin coat and excessive loss inLASů. Immune disease of animals, immune disease, also causes abnormal hair loss. The veterinarian may exclude these disorders through blood tests to determine whether seasonal alopecia is present.