SOLUTION HS: DAMP HEAT Herbal Ointment
WHY CHOOSE IT
Red, moist, itchy hot spots or skin fold dermatitis: Hot spots are a common skin issue in dogs (less common in cats). “Hot spot” is the lay term for pyotraumatic dermatitis, a.k.a. acute moist dermatitis. Pyotraumatic dermatitis is caused by self-inflicted trauma to the skin. It results when your dog scratches or licks an itchy lesion (or chews a painful spot) and then consequentially a bacterial infection develops on the surface at the site of constant scratching/licking/chewing/rubbing. Most of the time, there is a specific underlying issue that triggers your dog to create a hot spot, such as flea bites.
True hot spots are patches of bald red skin that weep and may be eroded (they look moist/wet). They may even smell bad. They are very itchy and that is why your dog finds it very hard to leave the spot alone. According to Chinese Medicine, we understand these lesions to be Damp Heat with Toxins. Our SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat Herbal Ointment is for use on dry itchy hot spots (ones that do not weep fluid).
If lesions appear wet, apply SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat Topical Powder as needed to absorb the exudate before using this ointment.
SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat Herbal Ointment would also be appropriate for use in pets suffering with intertrigo (skin fold dermatitis). Skin fold dermatitis is a big problem in brachycephalic dogs and dogs with corkscrew tails and jowly lips, such as French bulldogs, bulldogs, pugs, Shar-Peis, mastiffs, blood hounds, basset hounds, Pekingese. **
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Apply ointment to affected skin 3 times per day or as needed. If lesions weep, use SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat Topical Powder instead. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
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100% Natural Ingredients:
High linoleic Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil*
Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)*†
Cera alba (beeswax)*
Calcium sulfate (calcined gypsum)
Talc
Radix Sophorae flavescentis (sophora root) extract
Alumen Dehydratum (dried alum)
Cortex Phellodendri (phellodendron bark) extract
Rhizoma Coptidis (coptis rhizome) extract
*Organic
†Certified fair trade
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SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat Herbal Ointment is designed to be applied only once lesions are no longer weeping exudate. If there is frequent exudate, sprinkle SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat Topical Powder on affected skin to absorb exudate first. Once lesions are drier, then you can apply this ointment.
CMD Pet Solutions external products are designed to be used in conjunction with a matching herbal supplement for best results. SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat Herbal Ointment can be combined with the internal skin support of SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat herbal supplement for stubborn hot spots or as recommended by your pet’s veterinarian.
Once the hot spot is under control, you may choose to support your pet further by addressing the underlying reason for the hot spot. If you know the underlying trigger for your pet’s hot spots is flea bites, consider switching to SOLUTION FD: Toxic Bites products for more targeted support once the hot spot is under control. If your pet has chronic eczema that has triggered hot spots, then SOLUTION EC products would be the best way to continue supporting your pet’s skin and reduce the risk of hot spots developing in the future.
**For best results, combine use of these products with professional care from a licensed veterinarian. These products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your veterinarian. Many skin diseases have similar symptoms and can look alike to the untrained eye. Some skin conditions can be serious. Some require pharmaceutical treatment and regular monitoring. If you are not certain what is causing your pet’s skin symptoms, seek professional veterinary care for your pet before trying to solve the problem yourself. Proper diagnosis is vital to choosing the most effective treatment.