Treatment includes washing the exposed areas to remove the irritant. Itchy symptoms are treated with steroids for a short period of time. It is important to prevent re-exposure. Treatment includes combinations of dietary supplementation, steroids, and immune modulation drugs. Secondary skin diseases such as hypothyroidism are diagnosed via clinical testing for the underlying disease.
Diagnosis often requires blood tests, biopsies, and X-rays.
Treatment of the underlying condition usually results in improvement of the skin problems. Dr. Dog offers selected treatments for the above conditions. Dr. Dog EucaLoba Shampoo for Sensitive Skin is a natural and safe shampoo for problematic sensitive skin. Dr. Dog also offers OatNella Flea and Tick Shampoo which helps repel the insects that cause bacterial infections and allergy dermatitis. In addition, Bug N' Out is an insect repellent spray that repels fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, gnats, flies, chiggers, and other biting insects that cause irritation and allergies.