Black Skin Disease (Alopecia X) can be managed with good results using DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion — but the protocol matters. Here’s exactly how to use it, day by day, for the best chance of full recovery.
What to expect
With consistent application, improvement usually shows around three to four weeks in. New hair growth and visibly healthier skin typically follow over three to four months.
The single most important factor is consistency — applying the lotion every day, without skipping, throughout the treatment course. This is a deep skin-rebuilding process, not a quick fix. With patience and diligence, results are reliable.
Step 1 — Start with a clean dog
Bathe with the organic Skin Rescue Shampoo Bar. It contains sulphur florets and neem oil, and is formulated specifically for this kind of skin trouble:
- Strong exfoliating and deep-cleansing action
- Rinses very cleanly
- Strongly anti-fungal without being harsh
- Correct pH for dogs
Bathing frequency: once at the start, again seven days later, and after that only twice per month. It’s not healthy for dogs to be bathed too often — especially during an active bout of Black Skin Disease. Over-bathing strips the skin’s protective oils and slows recovery.
Step 2 — Clip the hair, don’t shave
Trim the hair over and around the affected areas short to make lotion application easier. Do not shave.
Shaving introduces more fungus under the skin and should be avoided entirely, especially in Pomeranians, who are particularly susceptible. If surgical shaving becomes necessary for any reason — and for any breed of dog or cat — apply Skin Rescue Lotion to the shaved area daily for a few days afterwards. This prevents post-shave fungal infection and reduces the risk of permanent hair loss at the site.
Step 3 — Apply the lotion
Week 1: Apply Skin Rescue Lotion twice daily. After week 1: Apply once daily, every day.
Massage the lotion deeply into the skin until it fully absorbs. Use approximately as you’d use hand lotion — not too much, not too little. The skin should not appear greasy or wet after application. More is not better; the right amount is the amount that absorbs.
Do not skip days. The treatment only works on a continuous course.
Step 4 — Cover with a t-shirt
Keep the dog dressed in a soft t-shirt during treatment. This:
- Protects the treated skin from licking
- Shields against strong sunlight
- Keeps the lotion on the dog rather than the carpet
Nothing in Skin Rescue Lotion can harm an animal if ingested — but it only works on the skin, so keep it there.
Step 5 — Be patient
This process takes patience and persistence. Initial results should be evident at about four weeks. Full recovery typically follows at around three months. Continue applying daily for the full course.
Also useful for yeast in feet and ears
Beyond Black Skin Disease, Skin Rescue Lotion is effective against:
- Yeast in the feet — symptoms are constant paw-licking and rust-coloured staining of the hair between the toes. Apply directly twice daily.
- Yeast in the ears — apply a small amount on a fingertip and massage gently downward into the ear canal daily for a few days.
For further information or to order supplies, email info@dermagic.eu or call 01624 829575.