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(a)(b)(c)Fig. 26.9.(a) Body conformation changes, diffuse alopecia, and (b) secondary deep bacterial folliculitis sec-
ondary to chronic corticosteroid administration in a 5-year-old male-castrate American bulldog at the time of
diagnosis and (c) 6 months after corticosteroid withdrawal. Note normalization of body conformation, regrowth
of hair coat, and healing of infection (with scarring).