Species: Dog
Condition: Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Organ System: Integument
Also called Hairlessness, Congenital ectodermal defect,Ectodermal dysplasia, Hypotrichosis, X-linked ectodermal dysplasia, Symmetrical alopecia. A condition characterized by the incomplete development of hair and sweat glands resulting in hairless symmetrical areas of the body. The skin in these hairless areas is very thin and does not have normal cells responsible for producing hair. Affected dogs also have missing and misshapen teeth, increasing their chances of developing dental problems, and may also affect their ability to chew. Male dogs are more predisposed to this non-fatal condition. As affected dogs get older, they will lose all their hair making them more prone to sunburn, cold, and skin abrasions.
Breeds exposed to Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia – Research Reference
Newfoundland Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Newfoundland – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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