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