Psychogenic alopecia areata
Psychogenic alopecia is known as a medical condition that causes hair to be pulled out on the tongue in cats after exposure to disturbing and stressful situations, which causes cat hair to generally fall out in the areas reached by the tongue, such as: the front limbs and the back area of the abdomen. , the thigh area, the tail, and the lower back area in a symmetrical or random manner, and some other symptoms, such as: skin redness and bruising.[XNUMX]
Allergy
Allergies are considered one of the most common causes of hair loss in cats, such as: food allergies, insect bites, dust allergies, pollen allergies, and several other types of allergies like humans. When a cat suffers from an allergy, it licks its fur to relieve the itching. Which causes baldness in the spots that it licks, and this forces the veterinarian to prescribe medications to treat the cat’s baldness for the rest of its life.[XNUMX]
Other causes of cat hair loss
There are some skin diseases that cause hair loss in cats, including:[XNUMX]
- Ringworm (ringworm): It is a fungal infection that causes hair loss. It is called ringworm because it has a circular, red appearance with white centers. Ringworm is treated with oral and topical medications.
- Thyroid disease: Hair loss in cats may be due to a symptom of a thyroid disorder, called hyperthyroidism, which is determined by a blood test to ensure the thyroid gland is functioning properly, or by surgical intervention to remove part of the thyroid gland.
- Follicle: Hair falls out in some cats due to a type of infection that causes inflammation, such as: bacterial folliculitis, fungi, and mange mites that invade the hair follicles.
- Problems with the hair growth cycle: There are some diseases that cause problems in the hair growth cycle in cats, such as: metabolic diseases and endocrine diseases that cause weakness and hair loss. A biopsy, along with the clinical signs and medical history of the cat, can determine the specific cause of hair loss.
- Parasites: Parasites, such as: fleas, lice, ticks, mites, and others, cause itching and intense licking of the fur in cats, which leads to bald spots and ulcers on the skin, which are treated easily and quickly with the medication prescribed by the veterinarian.[XNUMX]
- genes: Some pure breed cats have genes that cause hair loss for no reason, including: Himalayan cats, Bengal cats, and Pharaonic cats.[XNUMX]
- the pain: Some cats may constantly lick their hair when they are in pain and suffer from arthritis, so they lick the site of the pain, causing hair loss.[XNUMX]
- Urinary tract problems: Urinary tract problems in some cats cause constant licking of the hair, causing it to fall out.[XNUMX]
