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My dog has pimple-like skin tags. What are they and how to treat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 10 years and 9 months old | 18 lbs

My mini schnauzer has developed small pimple like skin tags/bumps. What can I treat them with? Human acne cream? Hydrogen peroxide? Please help. She is shaved. She eats grain free Wellness for small breed and takes a NaturVet joint supplement.

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Answered By Emily Fukuzato, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 9th, 2017

Hi and thank you for reaching out about Roxy. The pictures you have provided for Roxy appear to be benign "skin tags" ("skin warts"). They do not cause Roxy any pain and generally are not a problem for dogs. The treatments you have asked about/mentioned will not remove them. Her fur coat looks very healthy and these skin tags generally do not cause any problems. If you would like them removed it must be safely done with a very small surgical removal performed by her veterinarian. Otherwise, we usually have you continue to monitor them at home unless they start to bother Roxy.

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 9th, 2017

    I am sorry to hear about Roxy. A photo may give us a bit more information about what is going on here. A skin tag is a growth on the skin and a topical medication will do nothing to resolve the tag. A small bump, however, can be a sign of bacterial infection of the skin. In those cases, sometimes systemic antibiotics are needed, but occasionally a medicated shampoo such as Duoxo Chlorhexidine shampoo may help.

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