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Vitiligo, Leukoderma
In Leukoderma white hair grows at the site of trauma to the skin. Vitiligo is characterized by the development of nonpigmented skin with or without white hair. Depigmentation of the nose, lips, buccal mucosa or other areas developed during adulthood in several breeds of dogs and in Siamese cats.
Species affected: Bovine, Canine, Equine, Feline
Symptoms: Poliosis (general or focal); Skin hypopigmentation, vitiligo;
Public health importance: Not applicable.
References
- Malerba E., 2015, “Generalized vitiligo in a dog with primary hypoadrenocorticism,” Veterinary Dermatology; 26:376-e86 [Web Reference]
- Paterson S. and Ball C., 2013, “A practical approach to equine dermatology,” In Practice; 35:190-196 [Web Reference]
- Randhawa S.S., et. al., 2009, “Epidemiological and clinicotherapeutic study of leucoderma in dairy cattle and buffaloes,” The Veterinary Record; 164:631-633 [Web Reference]
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