Feline Acne - Symptoms, Treatment of Feline Acne
Feline acne is a relatively common cat disorder in which comedones, or blackheads, form on a cat's lower lip, face, and chin.
There are only two contagious diseases that complicate, or mimic, feline
acne that I know of. They are ringworm (dermatophytosis) and demodecosis. In mild cases of feline acne, the hair follicles around the cat's chin and mouth may become clogged with black sebaceous material, forming blackheads.
Many cats, however, have sebaceous glands that overproduce these oily secretions, creating a greasy layer on the cat's fur and skin that can then lead to acne.
Feline acne is usually treatable by topical treatment only. There are a
number of things that people use for it, with benzoyl peroxide shampoos,
vitamin A ointment (Retin-A, Rx), metronidazole gel and mupirocin ointment
being the most common recommendations.
Causes of Feline Acne
The exact cause of feline acne is unknown but there are some factors which can increase the risk of feline acne and they are:-
- Food allergies and contact allergies
- Lack of cleanliness
- Stress
- Suppressed immune system
- Plastic food and water dishes
- Ceramic or stainless steel bowls and glass
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