How do I start treating Black Skin Disease with Skin Rescue Lotion?

Start with a clean dog. Bathe using the organic Skin Rescue Shampoo Bar — it contains sulphur florets and neem oil, exfoliates deeply, rinses cleanly, and is strongly antifungal at the correct pH for dogs. Then begin applying the lotion.

Should I shave the dog or trim the hair?

Trim short — do not shave. Shaving introduces more fungus under the skin and should be avoided entirely, especially in Pomeranians. If surgical shaving is unavoidable for any reason, apply the lotion to the shaved area daily for several days afterward to prevent fungal infection and possible permanent hair loss.

How long until I see results?

Initial results should be evident in about 4 weeks. Full recovery can happen in about 3 months. It takes patience and persistence — but it works.

Can I use the Skin Rescue Lotion in the ears or on the feet?

Yes. The lotion kills yeast in the feet (symptoms: licking and rust-coloured hair between the toes) and in the ears (apply a small amount with a fingertip, massaged downward into the ear canal daily for a few days).

How to Use Skin Rescue Lotion for Black Skin Disease

July 23, 2013 · Alopecia & Black Skin Disease, The Dermagic System, Care Guides

Step-by-step on using DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion for Black Skin Disease (Alopecia X) — bathing, application, timing, and what to expect.

Step-by-step on using DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion for dogs with Black Skin Disease (BSD). The protocol is straightforward, the patience is the hard part — and the results are reliable.

Start with a clean dog

We recommend using a bar of our organic Skin Rescue Shampoo Bar, which has sulphur florets and neem oil. It’s very effective at exfoliating, deep-cleansing, and rinses very cleanly. It’s also strongly antifungal without being harsh, and it’s the correct pH for dogs.

Bathing frequency

Bath 1: at the start of treatment
Bath 2: 7 days later
Thereafter: twice per month, no more

It’s not healthy for dogs to be bathed too often — and especially not during a bout of Black Skin Disease, when the skin’s already compromised. Over-bathing strips what little defence is left.

Applying the Skin Rescue Lotion

First week

Apply the lotion twice daily. Massage it deeply into the skin until it absorbs.

More is not better. Use it the way you’d use hand lotion — just enough to cover the area and absorb, no more.

After the first week

Switch to once daily application until the skin has fully recovered.

Trim, don’t shave

Any remaining hair on the affected areas should be clipped short to make application easier. Do not shave.

Shaving introduces more fungus under the skin and should be avoided entirely — especially in Pomeranians, who are particularly prone to post-shave Black Skin Disease.

If surgical shaving is necessary for any reason and for any breed of dog or cat, apply the lotion to the shaved area daily for a few days afterward to prevent fungal infection and possible permanent hair loss.

Keep the lotion on the dog

We strongly recommend keeping the dog dressed in a soft t-shirt during treatment. This:

Protects the skin from licking
Protects against strong sunlight
Keeps the lotion on the dog rather than on the carpet

There’s nothing in the lotion that can harm an animal if ingested — but it only works if it stays on the dog.

Timeline — what to expect

This process takes patience and persistence, but it works:

Around 4 weeks: initial results should be evident — fuzzy new undercoat appearing, pink skin starting to show through the black, less itching
Around 3 months: full recovery is achievable

Bonus uses

The Skin Rescue Lotion also kills yeast in two other common trouble spots:

In the feet — symptoms are licking the paws and rust-coloured hair between the toes. Apply the lotion to the feet daily.
In the ears — apply a small amount with a fingertip and massage downward into the ear canal daily for a few days.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I start treating Black Skin Disease with Skin Rescue Lotion?: Start with a clean dog. Bathe using the organic Skin Rescue Shampoo Bar — it contains sulphur florets and neem oil, exfoliates deeply, rinses cleanly, and is strongly antifungal at the correct pH for dogs. Then begin applying the lotion.
How often should I bathe a dog being treated for Black Skin Disease?: Bathe once at the start, then once again 7 days later, then twice per month thereafter. It’s not healthy for dogs to be bathed too often — and especially not during a bout of Black Skin Disease, when the skin is already compromised.
How often should I apply the Skin Rescue Lotion?: Twice daily for the first week, massaging it deeply into the skin until it absorbs. More is not better — use it like hand lotion. After the first week, switch to once daily.
Should I shave the dog or trim the hair?: Trim short — do not shave. Shaving introduces more fungus under the skin and should be avoided entirely, especially in Pomeranians. If surgical shaving is unavoidable for any reason, apply the lotion to the shaved area daily for several days afterward to prevent fungal infection and possible permanent hair loss.
How long until I see results?: Initial results should be evident in about 4 weeks. Full recovery can happen in about 3 months. It takes patience and persistence — but it works.
Can I use the Skin Rescue Lotion in the ears or on the feet?: Yes. The lotion kills yeast in the feet (symptoms: licking and rust-coloured hair between the toes) and in the ears (apply a small amount with a fingertip, massaged downward into the ear canal daily for a few days).

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