A boxer with patches of hair loss and oddly-colored or irritated skin where the hair was lost is most likely suffering from seasonal flank alopecia (alopecia means hair loss).
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Seasonal flank alopecia description
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Seasonal flank alopecia is characterized by loss of hair, usually on both sides of the animal, and a darkening of the skin where the hair has fallen out.
Painless
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SFA is not a serious medical condition and is painless for the animal.
Occurrence
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SFA is most common in spayed female boxers.
Treatment
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Oral melatonin can be used to treat SFA.
Mange
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Mange, also called scabies, is characterized by hair loss with scaly, reddened skin, possibly accompanied by small lesions and severe itching. It is caused by mites.
Check with your vet
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The dog's condition should be checked by a vet because other, more serious conditions, such as allergies, Cushing's disease and hypothyroidism, can cause hair loss in boxers.
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