The main difference is that, animals with puppy strangles are depressed and anorexic (poor appetite), while
dogs with acne are otherwise healthy.
However, in one study, where the lipids obtained form the skin of healthy controls and
dogs with acne were evaluated, it was found that the lipids obtained from the acne lesions, such as free sterols, fatty acids, and ceramides, are characteristic epidermal lipids and that sebaceous gland contribution is minimal.
In contrast with juvenile cellulitis,
dogs with acne do not have lymphadenopathy, and lesions are not present on the pinnae.
Retinoids are not usually used in
dogs with acne, as the formation and development of canine acne appears to be different from people's acne.
In addition,
dogs with acne are not systemically ill.
Not exact matches
That coupled
with the anti- inflammatory diet has cleared up my adult cystic
acne as well and we are well into the
dog days of summer in Atlanta.
Acne in
dogs tends to improve
with age.
Topical fusidic acid has also good activity against Staphylococcus and could be useful in
dogs with chronic
acne.