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Alopecia totalis in a chimpanzee.

J W Eichberg, R L De Villez

    Journal of Medical Primatology
    |January 1, 1984
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    Alopecia totalis, an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, was observed in a chimpanzee. Immunosuppressive therapy proved effective but carried significant side effects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary dermatology
    • Autoimmune diseases in non-human primates

    Background:

    • Alopecia totalis is a rare condition characterized by complete hair loss.
    • Autoimmune phenomena are implicated in various dermatological conditions.