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Dog has red rash & scabs in groin after baths. What's the cause?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 8 years and 1 month old | 180 lbs

Red razor burn type rash with tiny black scabs in groin area often after baths is this flea Allergy Dermatitis?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 11th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This looks like a skin infection. This may be due to an underlying allergy. You can try to use a medicated shampoo containing chlorhexidine twice weekly for 2 weeks. If there is no improvement or in the meantime this appears to be getting worse, have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good day!

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