Feline acne is a problem seen in cats primarily involving the formation of comedones accompanied by inflammation of the cat's chin and the surrounding area that can cause lesions, alopecia, and crusty lesions. In many cases, mild symptoms and illnesses do not require treatment. A mild case will look like a cat has dirt on its chin, but its feces will not disappear. However, more severe cases may respond slowly to treatment and seriously reduce the health and appearance of cats. Cats acne can affect cats of any age, sex or breed, although Persian cats also tend to develop acne on the face and in the skin folds. This problem can happen once, recur, or even persistent throughout the life of a cat.
The sebaceous glands are the skin glands that produce oil and are mostly found in the skin of the chin, at the base of the tail, and in the eyelids, lips, prepuce, and scrotum. They are connected to hair follicles. In acne, the follicle becomes clogged with black sebaceous material, forming a blackhead (also known as a blackhead). Blackheads can become irritated, swollen, infected, and eventually pustules. This can cause itching and discomfort due to swelling and bacterial growth in the infected gland. Cats can continue to scratch and reopen the wound, so the bacterial infection worsens. Foliculitis bacteria occur when the follicle becomes infected with Staphylococcus aureus , and is generally associated with moderate to severe cat acne. Secondary fungal infections (species malassezia ) may also occur.
Other conditions that can cause similar conditions to appear include skin mites, ringworm, yeast infections, or autoimmune diseases such as the eosinophilic granuloma complex ("rat ulcers"). This can be ruled out by a simple biopsy of the affected cell.
Acne Feline is one of the five most common skin conditions treated by a veterinarian.
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Cause
Although the exact cause of cat acne is unknown, several causes include:
- hyperactive sebaceous glands
- Poor hygiene
- Stress
- Develops yeast, virus, and bacterial secondary infections
- Reactions to drugs
- Drink from plastic container where cat allergy
- Demodicosis or scabies, causing itching and hair loss
- The immune system is depressed
- Hair follicles that are not working properly
- Rubbing the chin (to show affection or marking of territory) on unanitary household items
- Hormonal imbalance
- Contracting infections from other cats in the same household
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Treatment
Topical treatments such as warm compresses to the chin area may be sufficient for mild cases. Veterinary interventions may be necessary for treatment if secondary infections occur. In this case, treatment may begin with a clinical drainage of the pustules and oral antibiotics.
Cleaning acne can be done using a used toothbrush or a flea comb (intended for this purpose) and cat's chin brush. This will loosen the debris and eliminate the dry scabs. Cleaning pads containing salicylic acid can be gently rubbed and allowed to dry in the affected area. It can dissolve the oil that clogs the skin pores. Epsom-salt compresses are used twice daily dry in the affected area to relieve inflammation and itching.
Prevention
Placing cat water on a shallow dish can prevent the chin from absorbing bacteria in the water while the cat is drinking. If the cat is allergic to plastic or dye, use stainless steel or glass plate is recommended. Cats may also have food allergies that make the development of acne more likely, so switching kibble, or changing to a hydrolyzed diet may be effective. Maintaining good hygiene and care habits makes the development of cat pimps more unlikely. Washing and exfoliating the chin with a soft benzoyl peroxide solution can also prevent further outbreaks.
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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