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How can I treat my cat's moderate chin acne at home effectively?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13 lbs

What to do about my cat's moderate case of cat acne?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 27th, 2017

I am assuming you are talking about chin acne. If the acne is located anywhere else but the chin then you should get her to a vet for an exam. If the chin is the affected area I suggest you get these wipes and wipe the chin 2 times daily. http://www.allivet.com/p-5446-mal-a-ket-medicated-wipes-50.aspx Then apply a thin layer of this cream after the chin is dry. http://www.allivet.com/p-7689-benzoyl-peroxide-gel-5.aspx If you do this for about 2 weeks consistently and you do not see an improvement then you will need to get Ms. Norris to your vet for an exam. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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    Answered By Ana M, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 21st, 2018

    Thank you for submitting your question regarding Katie. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian if the condition is not resolving as she may require an oral antibiotic. In addition, I typically prescribe medicated wipes to help disinfect the area. A thorough history will be taken and skin tests can be recommended to try to determine an underlying cause. Many cases are mild and can resolve without treatment. I hope this information helps!

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