https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/tags/dog-skin-conditions/Recent content in Dog Skin Conditions on Dermagic JournalHugoen-gbThu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/the-most-common-skin-conditions-in-dogs-and-cats/Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:04:08 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/the-most-common-skin-conditions-in-dogs-and-cats/Cats and dogs share most of the same skin troubles — fleas, allergies, mange, yeast, ringworm. Here’s a plain guide to the six most common skin conditions, what causes them, and how each one is recognised. Why pet skin disease is so common Dogs and cats live close to the ground, share our homes, and have permeable skin under a coat of fur. They pick up parasites, react to airborne triggers, and develop secondary infections when their skin barrier is compromised.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/hot-spots-rashes-and-dog-skin-irritations/Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:06:35 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/hot-spots-rashes-and-dog-skin-irritations/Hot spots, rashes, and skin irritations are among the most common complaints in dogs and cats. The trigger varies, but the engine driving the misery is almost always the same: infection. Here’s how to recognise what’s happening and what to do. What a hot spot actually is One of the most common medical complaints in dogs and cats is the familiar “hot spot” — also called acute moist dermatitis.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/alopecia-in-dogs/Thu, 04 Jul 2013 17:45:26 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/alopecia-in-dogs/Alopecia is one of the most common skin complaints in dogs — partial or complete hair loss with several possible causes. Here’s how to recognise the pattern, what’s likely behind it, and what to do. What alopecia is Alopecia is a very common condition in dogs. It causes partial or complete hair loss and can affect the skin, the endocrine system, the lymphatic system, and the immune system. It affects dogs of all ages, breeds, and genders.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/why-avoid-steroids-for-temporary-relief-for-pet-skin-conditions/Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:20:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/why-avoid-steroids-for-temporary-relief-for-pet-skin-conditions/Steroids stop the itch — and that’s exactly the problem. They mask the symptom while the real cause spreads underneath. Here’s why corticosteroids so often make pet skin conditions worse, not better. Why not steroids? Corticosteroid drugs — “steroids” for short — are potent chemical substances that reduce swelling and inflammation quickly. Common corticosteroids used to treat skin issues in dogs include cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisolone, and prednisone. These compounds reduce itching by reducing inflammation.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/black-skin-disease-in-dogs/Mon, 01 Jul 2013 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/black-skin-disease-in-dogs/Black Skin Disease — also called Alopecia X — is one of the most distressing skin conditions a dog can develop. Here’s what it actually is, why it happens, and how to treat it without steroids. What is Black Skin Disease? The word alopecia is nothing more mysterious than the medical term for hair loss — Latin via Greek alopekia, meaning fox mange. The condition known as Alopecia X or Black Skin Disease is far less well understood than the name suggests.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-is-dermagic/Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:14:37 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-is-dermagic/Dermagic is a natural pet skincare range — created in 2006 by a chemist who refused to lose her dog to a skin disease. Here’s how it began, what’s in it, and how the four-step system works. The story: a chemist, a Yorkie, and a vet who said it was time to put her down Dermagic exists because a vet once recommended euthanasia for a show dog named Shenanigan.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/welcome-to-dermagic/Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:23:44 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/welcome-to-dermagic/Welcome. This is the Dermagic Journal — a place for notes, guides, and real recovery stories from the world of natural pet skincare. Why this journal exists Dermagic was created because one chemist refused to put her dog down on a vet’s recommendation. Dr. Adelia Ritchie went home, opened her formulation books, and got to work — and what she ended up making went on to help thousands of dogs and cats whose owners had been told there was nothing more to be done.