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How to treat my dog's itchy bumps and scabs on private area and legs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 8 months and 23 days old | 55 lbs

Tigre has like little bumps and white spots in his private area and on the inner side of his back legs. They seem to be itching him or bothering him because he keeps licking it. I think from doing that he must of opened some up because it kind of looks like some scabs. He's still acting completely normal. What is this? Can I have some guidance on how to treat it?

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on September 27th, 2017

I'm sorry to hear that Tigre has been so itchy! The bumps and scabs that you describe sound most suspicious for a skin infection. These skin issues typically occur as a result of underlying allergies (to fleas, food or the environment), ringworm, or mange. When dogs itch as a result of these changes, they can cause a bacterial skin infection by damaging their own skin, which is also itchy, and only makes matters worse. Make sure that Tigre is receiving a high quality flea and tick preventative, such as Nexgard, Bravecto, or K9 Advantix II. You can also try bathing him with an antimicrobial/anti-itch shampoo (here is one example: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=27981 ). When you are not directly watching him, it may be worth using an e-collar (cone) for the next week or so to prevent further skin damage. However, if the skin lesions persist or worsen, Tigre will need to go to his vet for further evaluation. He may need oral antibiotics or anti-itch medication. I hope this helps and that he's feeling better soon!

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    Answered By Susan England-Foster

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    I am sorry Tigre is having itchy skin! The most common reason for itchy skin in a young dogs is allergies. This can be food, environment or even parasites like fleas. I would recommend flea prevention every 30 days to help prevent fleas. It sounds like the skin might now be infected due to the itching. I would recommend taking him to a veterinarian for an exam and proper medications to heal the skin. You can try an over the counter anti histamine and medicated shampoo but it most likely is not strong enough to resolve the skin. Hope that helps

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