Publications by authors named "Millie U M Y Verschuuren"
Article Synopsis
- Canine flank alopecia (CFA) is a recurring skin condition in dogs, particularly affecting breeds like the Rhodesian Ridgeback, and is characterized by hair loss and skin darkening without inflammation.
- A study analyzed 24 dogs with CFA and 12 healthy controls, finding evidence of genetic inheritance but no significant differences linked to the melanophylin (MLPH) gene.
- Though pedigree analysis suggested a genetic influence on CFA, the MLPH gene was not implicated, indicating the need for further research to understand the genetic basis of CFA in these dogs.
The efficacy of subcutaneous slow-release melatonin implants in the prevention of canine flank alopecia recurrence is uncertain: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.
Millie U M Y Verschuuren Yvette M Schlotter Inge M van Geijlswijk Jaco J van der Lugt Ronette Gehring
Vet Dermatol
December 2022
Background: Canine flank alopecia (CFA) is characterized by seasonally recurring noninflammatory, occasionally hyperpigmented alopecia predominantly in the thoracolumbar area. Previous studies suggest that reduced production of endogenous melatonin may play a role in the pathogenesis of this condition, and placebo-controlled studies on the efficacy of preventative melatonin treatment are lacking.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of subcutaneous slow-release melatonin implants in the prevention of CFA recurrence.