My dog's skin is itchy after a medicated bath. What should I do?

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Would like to know what this could be... I gave Shiloh a bath yesterday with an antibacterial fungicide shampoo for dogs and it's getting better from yesterday but its hard to keep her from scratching it... I don't have a lot of money so a vet would be last resort.. but will bring if truly have to.. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 55 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello! A picture of the lesion would help us give more helpful input. However, if Shiloh's skin is flaky and itchy, it could be a number of things, including superficial pyoderma, demodicosis, sarcoptes, yeast dermatitis, and ringworm. It is difficult to narrow down the causes without doing an exam on her or at least seeing the lesions, but it is very likely some sort of infection (whether bacterial, yeast, or parasitic) so I do recommend bringing Shiloh to the vet. Your vet will be able to determine the cause, and Shiloh will likely need prescription medication (antibiotics, antifungals, or anti-parasite, along with possible medicated shampoo) to clear the issue. Depending on the severity of the issue on her skin, it very likely might not improve without prescription meds, so it is worth having her seen as soon as possible. Additionally, depending on her age, she may have some underlying condition that might be making her skin susceptible to infection, such as allergies or hypothyroidism. I hope this helps.

My dog's skin is itchy after a medicated bath. What should I do?

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