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I know I can't be of too much help, but I know about a year ago I had to stop putting collars on Hershey due to redness and irritation around his neck. When that started happening I stopped all my chis from wearing collars. Now it's nothing but a harness if/when we go out, and that's rarely. Sounds like she is just really sensitive and you might do best just to keep collars off of her. I hope it clears up and her fur thickens back again.

 

I'm thinking about getting a really lightweight collar for her.  I'd like her to wear one so I can hear where she is all the time, but I think the heavy leather needs to go.  What d'you guys think of this one?:

the pink obviously!  lol

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If the collar is too big, it could be rubbing which would cause the hair loss.  It could also be the leather -i've had dogs allergic to certain collars (the rope or braid ones, plastic, etc.)  I'd try to switch the collar.
You can also use bag balm on her skin if it's really irritated - should be able to get it at walmart, target, whatever is local store in your area.  A little safflower oil in her food will help also - not a lot tho - i give a tablespoon to my 100 lb saint bernard - so just a little :)  It helps their coat.  Don't use any other oils tho, as they're too fatty for the dogs.  My saint (a long haired) came in as a rescue at 74 lb after having had a litter 4 weeks before and no hair on her backend (kenneled too much).  I gave her safflower oil and some other nutrients and within 6 months her skirt was back as well as feathers on her back legs.

Hope this helps