Trichotillomania is considered a behavioral disorder and is characterized by the recurring habit of pulling one's hair, resulting in
secondary alopecia.
Not exact matches
Symptoms of these
secondary infections can include fever, inflammation, irritation, lymphadenopathy (Swollen & Enlarged Lymph nodes, diseased lymph nodes), emaciation, lethargy and extended
alopecia (hair loss).
Classic patterns of
alopecia are often seen in middle aged to older pets when the hair loss is
secondary to certain endocrine diseases.
If the areas of
alopecia are associated with skin redness, scabs, and / or bumps, the hair loss may be
secondary to self trauma.
Lesions that develop
secondary to self - trauma include
alopecia, erythema, scaling, salivary staining, hemorrhagic crusts, excoriations, lichenification, hyperpigmentation, superficial staphylococcal pyoderma, Malassezia and bacterial overgrowth, and allergic otitis externa.