Congenital hypotrichosis · Hereditary alopecia · Hereditäre Hypotrichose · Angeborene Haarlosigkeit · Hypotrichia
Generic hypotrichosis is an inherited skin condition where the hair follicles, which are the tiny structures in the skin that produce hair, fail to develop properly. This genetic underdevelopment leads to abnormal hairlessness or a very sparse coat. A skin biopsy, which is a laboratory evaluation of a small skin sample, is the gold standard method used to confirm the absence or underdevelopment of these follicles.
Symptoms typically become visible during puppyhood as bald patches or progressive hair loss. Owners may also notice that the exposed skin is dry, sensitive, and easily sunburned.
The condition is lifelong and cannot be cured, but it is primarily cosmetic and managed with routine skincare, sun protection, and cold-weather clothing. Lifetime management costs typically range from 500 to 2500 EUR.
More conditions affecting the Skin & coat.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.