Follicular Lipidosis in A Dachshund Dog

Background - Follicular lipidosis is a rare disease, having only been reported in six Rottweiler dogs. The diagnosis of follicular lipidosis is confirmed by histopathological examination of the affected skin.Objective - To report a case of follicular lipidosis in a dachshund dog.Animals - A 13-month-old female dachshund dog, with hypotrichosis on the head and cervical region from 10 months of age.Methods - Histological examination of skin biopsy specimens.Results - Histological examination revealed basket weave orthokeratosis, ballooning of matrix cells and external root sheath keratinocytes.Clinical importance - This case report highlights the importance of including follicular lipidosis among the differential diagnoses of noninflammatory and nonhormonal cutaneous lesions in dachshund presented with hair loss.