Finally, feline chin acne, caused by
plugged hair follicles that can occasionally become infected with bacteria, is another common skin condition that can be found in cats of any age — not just adolescents.
Well exfoliated skin will be less likely to accumulate the dead skin cells and keratin that
plug hair follicles.
Not exact matches
When excess keratin becomes trapped inside the
hair follicle, it forms a rough, raised
plug.
Keratosis pilaris develops when keratin forms a scaly
plug that blocks the opening of the
hair follicle.
The condition is caused by infected (or
plugged)
hair follicles.
Left untreated, the
hair follicles become
plugged with mites causing thick, scaly skin and open sores that can lead to infection.
When the
hair follicles become
plugged with dirt and oils the
hair is often lost due to secondary infection.