What kind of medicine should dogs take for folliculitis?
1. Drug treatment
Folliculitis is a skin disease that requires drug treatment. Commonly used drugs include antibiotics, antifungals, keratolytics, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc. Antibiotics are generally the first choice for treating folliculitis because they have a good inhibitory effect on common bacteria. Antifungal drugs are mainly used to treat folliculitis caused by fungal infections. Keratolytic substances can help remove dead skin on the skin surface and promote drug penetration and absorption. The use of anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce the inflammatory response and relieve symptoms.
2. Topical drugs
In addition to oral drugs, topical drugs are also an important means of treating folliculitis. The most commonly used topical medications are lotions, ointments, and sprays. Lotions generally contain antibacterial ingredients that thoroughly clean the affected skin area and are less irritating to your pet’s skin. The ointment can be applied directly to the infected area to protect and treat it. The spray can be sprayed easily and absorbed quickly, making it suitable for treating larger areas of infection.
3. Treatment with traditional Chinese medicine
Treatment of folliculitis with traditional Chinese medicine has gradually become popular in pet clinics. Compared with Western medicine, Chinese medicine treatments are gentler, have fewer side effects on pets, and have long-lasting effects. Traditional Chinese medicines commonly used to treat folliculitis include forsythia, smilax, honeysuckle, lithospermum, etc. If you are worried about food poisoning, you can choose to use pure Chinese medicine preparations, such as drops, ointments, etc.
4. Precautions
When treating pets with folliculitis, you need to pay attention to the following points:
1) Choose the correct drug and dosage to avoid excessive treatment Medication causes adverse reactions in pets;
2) Regular review to observe the effect of treatment;
3) Pay attention to hygiene and protection to avoid the spread of germs;
4) Eat a balanced diet to keep your pet healthy.