Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (ECLE) is a very serious skin condition typified by erythema, scaling, follicular casts, alopecia and scarring. Here is an excellent PDF Download Its author observes “There are strong genetic and breed predispositions for the diseases” The Vizsla, along with the GSP especially, is identified as a breed disposed to ECLE and a DNA SCreening Test is available from Animal DNA Diagnostics – see here

extreme crusting, erythema, scaling
extreme crusting, erythema, scaling
scaling, alopecia
scaling, alopecia

Oclacitinib – Promising new treatment for ECLE! – click to read PubMed Article

And a Willows vizsla case study

An affected vizsla study dog

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