Treatment of Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Skin Disorders of Dogs
- Structure of the Skin in Dogs
- Dermatitis and Dermatologic Problems in Dogs
- Diagnosis of Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Treatment of Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Congenital and Inherited Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Allergies in Dogs
- Abscesses Between the Toes (Interdigital Furunculosis) in Dogs
- Contagious Ecthyma (Orf, Contagious Pustular Dermatitis, Sore Mouth) in Dogs
- Dermatophilosis in Dogs
- Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Dogs
- Fleas of Dogs
- Flies and Mosquitoes of Dogs
- Hair Loss (Alopecia) in Dogs
- Hives and Rashes (Urticaria) in Dogs
- Hygroma in Dogs
- Hyperpigmentation in Dogs
- Itching (Pruritus) in Dogs
- Lice of Dogs
- Mite Infestation (Mange, Acariasis, Scabies) in Dogs
- Nasal Dermatoses in Dogs
- Parasitic Worms of the Skin in Dogs
- Photosensitization in Dogs
- Pyoderma in Dogs
- Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) in Dogs
- Seborrhea in Dogs
- Ticks of Dogs
- Tumors of the Skin in Dogs
- Whole-body Disorders that Affect the Skin in Dogs
Also see professional content regarding topical treatment of skin diseases.
Successful treatment of skin disorders requires identification of the underlying cause. Not surprisingly, many treatments for skin diseases are applied directly to the skin surface (topically). It may be the preferred method of treatment for some diseases or beneficial in addition to systemic treatment (medications taken by mouth or injected and distributed throughout the body). Examples of products applied directly to the skin include antibiotic ointments, corticosteroid preparations, medicated shampoos, and topical insecticides.
Systemic drugs may be needed to treat some disorders. These include whole-body antibiotics, corticosteroids, and other anti-inflammatory drugs.
As with any treatment program, make sure that you read and understand all directions for using the prescribed product, including how to apply or give it, how much to use, and how often it should be administered.
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Resources In This Article
- Skin Disorders of Dogs
- Structure of the Skin in Dogs
- Dermatitis and Dermatologic Problems in Dogs
- Diagnosis of Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Treatment of Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Congenital and Inherited Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Allergies in Dogs
- Abscesses Between the Toes (Interdigital Furunculosis) in Dogs
- Contagious Ecthyma (Orf, Contagious Pustular Dermatitis, Sore Mouth) in Dogs
- Dermatophilosis in Dogs
- Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Dogs
- Fleas of Dogs
- Flies and Mosquitoes of Dogs
- Hair Loss (Alopecia) in Dogs
- Hives and Rashes (Urticaria) in Dogs
- Hygroma in Dogs
- Hyperpigmentation in Dogs
- Itching (Pruritus) in Dogs
- Lice of Dogs
- Mite Infestation (Mange, Acariasis, Scabies) in Dogs
- Nasal Dermatoses in Dogs
- Parasitic Worms of the Skin in Dogs
- Photosensitization in Dogs
- Pyoderma in Dogs
- Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) in Dogs
- Seborrhea in Dogs
- Ticks of Dogs
- Tumors of the Skin in Dogs
- Whole-body Disorders that Affect the Skin in Dogs