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Endocrine effects on the skin - Pathology (view source)
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<p>Histologically many of the follicles will be in telogen where the haircoat is easily epilated and then fails to regrow. This is why alopecia occurs over areas of friction (trunk face etc) while the legs and tail are spared. Follicular and epidermal atrophy may be evident along with atrophy of the adnexa E.g sebaceous atrophy.</p>
<p>Histologically many of the follicles will be in telogen where the haircoat is easily epilated and then fails to regrow. This is why alopecia occurs over areas of friction (trunk face etc) while the legs and tail are spared. Follicular and epidermal atrophy may be evident along with atrophy of the adnexa E.g sebaceous atrophy.</p>
*Often complicated by [[Bacterial skin infections - Pathology|pyoderma]] or [[Skin Other - Pathology#Secondary seborrhea|secondary seborrhea]]
*Often complicated by [[Bacterial skin infections - Pathology|pyoderma]] or [[Seborrhea|secondary seborrhea]]
===Specific changes associated with disease===
===Specific changes associated with disease===