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- Title
Comparison between melatonin versus melatonin and photobiomodulation versus photobiomodulation in the treatment of Alopecia X in German Spitz dogs: Clinical, randomized, double-blind, parallel, non-inferiority protocol.
- Authors
Amado Martins, Flaviana; Almeida da Silva, Gabriel; Ligeiro de Oliveira, Ana Paula; Gutierrez Duran, Cinthya Cosme; Constantin Baltatu, Ovidiu; Labat Marcos, Rodrigo; Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Anna Carolina; Regina Zamuner, Stella; Antônio Silva Júnior, Jose
- Abstract
Canine Alopecia X is a non-inflammatory hair loss disorder of unknown etiology that predominantly affects German Spitz dogs. Treatment modalities include hormone and/or melatonin supplementation and low trauma microneedling. Melatonin influences hair growth and pigmentation in several species and presents a low risk of adverse effects when used in dogs with Alopecia X. Photobiomodulation (PBM) is frequently used in human androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata; despite this, PBM remains unexplored in canine Alopecia X. To address this knowledge gap, sixty dogs of both sexes will be randomly assigned to three groups: (i) melatonin only group (3 mg/Kg, n = 20); (ii) PBM only group (diode laser, wavelength 660nm, 100mw power, with 3 J/point, 2 sessions/week for 3 months, n = 20); (ii) PBM + melatonin group (n = 20). The objective is to determine the potential of PBM alone or in conjunction with melatonin supplementation in promoting hair regrowth (hair density and diameter) by means of dermatoscopy and planimetry over a period of 90 days.
- Subjects
DOGS; PHOTOBIOMODULATION therapy; MELATONIN; BALDNESS; HAIR growth; SEMICONDUCTOR lasers; DOG diseases; KNOWLEDGE gap theory
- Publication
PLoS ONE, 2024, Vol 19, Issue 6, p1
- ISSN
1932-6203
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0304605