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What Causes Stud Tail in Cats?
Stud tail is an endocrine skin condition in cats—excess male hormones drive oily blackhead-like lesions on the tail base, chin, and back. Learn the causes, common breeds, and prevention (neutering, diet, exercise, cleaning).
How to Treat Feline Chin Folliculitis (Black Chin)
Cat chin folliculitis, or 'black chin,' comes from excess sebum production. Treatment combines a skin spray, ointment, and dietary adjustment. This article covers the symptoms, causes, and medications.
Are the Squeezeable Black Dots on a Dog’s Skin Folliculitis?
Black dots on a dog's skin that can be squeezed out are not necessarily folliculitis—they may also be flea dirt. This article explains how to tell the two apart and how to address each condition.
The Difference Between Feline Folliculitis and Ringworm
Feline folliculitis and ringworm are two different skin diseases, with different infection sources, symptoms and treatments. Folliculitis is not contagious, while ringworm is contagious and can even spread to humans. Next we share knowledge about feline folliculitis and ringworm.
What Causes a Cat’s Black Chin?
A black, greasy chin hurts a cat's looks and is usually cat acne. This article explains what causes it so you can address it.
What to Do About a Cat’s Black Chin
A greasy black chin is likely cat acne (folliculitis) and needs prompt treatment. This article covers treatment and prevention of cat acne.
Dog Neck Folliculitis: Spray and Topical Treatment
Most dog folliculitis comes from blocked follicles and secondary bacterial infection, so an antibacterial spray is the right choice. For severe cases, combine it with a medicated bath and oral antibiotics. Folliculitis is generally not contagious to people, except when caused by MRSA.
Recurring Dog Folliculitis: Causes and Prevention
The common pathogen of dog folliculitis is Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, so treatment centers on antibacterial and anti-inflammatory care. But Demodex mites, fungi and other bacteria can also be triggers, which is why folliculitis often recurs — the medication may be wrong. Identifying the true cause is the key to stopping repeat outbreaks.
Dog Folliculitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Folliculitis in dogs shows as red, swollen skin with tiny coal-like black dots in the follicles, often on the muzzle, back, inner thighs and belly. It is usually linked to an oily diet, excess secretions blocking the follicles and secondary bacterial infection, mainly Staphylococcus intermedius. Mild cases may heal on their own; severe cases need oral antibiotics plus medicated baths.
Can a Dog with Folliculitis Bathe? Should the Area Stay Dry?
Dogs with folliculitis can and should be bathed — a medicated bath even speeds healing — but use a pet shampoo, not human products, and dry thoroughly afterwards. Treatment pairs topical meds and medicated baths with oral drugs for severe cases, and starting early costs far less time and money.