Aloe also contains salicylic acid (5) which is a staple in many
over the counter topical acne treatments because of its ability to remove dead skin cells that clog pores.
The ONLY
over the counter topical flea treatments that you can buy at the store that are safe and effective for cats that we recommend are Frontline or Advantage.
If your dog has this condition, it is usually treated with
an over the counter topical lime - sulfur dip such as Naturasil for Pet Mange.
Not exact matches
You will most likely be given an antibiotic, systemic or
topical, that will be much more affective than any
over the
counter cream.
First, consider the fact that benzoyl peroxide, one of the most popular
topical acne treatments available
over the
counter, reduces antioxidant activity in the skin.
AVOID: Hydroquinone (tocopheryl acetate, 1,4 - dihydroxybenzene) Hydroquinone is commonly included in
over the
counter and prescription
topical as a skin bleaching agent.
I personally do nt see a problem with wiping a little
topical over the
counter hydrocortisone cream on his scabs a few times daily.
However, not all
topical pesticides are created equal - every year we see several cases of poisonings from improper use or
over the
counter products.
Both dogs and cats suffer unnecessarily from adverse reactions to
topical anti-flea and tick drugs that are widely promoted by many veterinarians and are sold
over the
counter with no effective government oversight.
There are several options for external parasite control:
over the
counter vs. prescription;
topical vs. oral; and treatments that last for one -, three - or six - month periods.