Use of human anti-itch powders... e.g. Gold Bond

[Jerry_NJ]

Anyone have good results, or bad, from using an anti-itch powder (example Gold Bond)?

My Westie has some large areas of skin problems and loss of hair on his neck below the lower jaw, not up on his back.  I have added some dusting each night as a supplement to use of KetaChlor (not sure of name) medicated shampoo weekly and he is still on a low dose Ketoconazole tablet (50 mg) each day.

I think he is gettnig some itch relief, but can say it is making for a faster healing.

[Jerry_NJ]

As always, thanks.

Westiefoundation is a new one for me.  I am familiar with Westiemed (there is a story on that site about Wilson 2012 rescue effort with updates by me.  I have also used the Westie club.. forget their official name.  We went to that's clubs meeting in PA in 2013 (?maybe 2012) so Wilson could participate in the Rescue Parade they hold at their annual event/gathering for Rescues held since the last event.  I came home with two grocery bags full of stuff - some of it of questionable use given the Westie diet sensitivities... not true for all of them.   Talk about a lot of Westies in one place !

[Margot49]

I know how frustrating this must all be for you.
Please take the time to look up skin conditions in Westies.
Check out Westiefoundation.org and some of the links.  

[Jerry_NJ]

Thanks, yes we've talked about my Westie a few times.  He seems to cycle through the loss of hair and skin turning black and itchy.  His legs and feet can take a big beating from him licking and biting... but while his legs again lost hair and the skin is off color, he doesn't seem to want to lick and chew very much..all dogs lick and chew on paws especially when coming in from outside.

I've tried vinegar, tea tree, iodine, Epsom salts.... none seem to have much affect.  I have a prescription shampoo which the rescue person said she used to bring him back to life before we adopted.  

I have returned him to a limited diet and am using the last of the ketaconazole (sp?) tablets the vet prescribed - and yes, Gold Bond.  

Looks like I'll have to go back to the vet, this time I may go for a blood test (about $200) for allergies.  I can't map his outbreaks to seasonal changes, but it may be summer is worse.

I had given up on the protein allergy idea, but there may be some connection there and am returning to care in feeding protein.  I have a real hard time not giving some table scraps.

I had put him on a quality chicken and beef dog food (both canned and grain free kibble) leading up to the current condition.  He's now back on prescription Kibble (hydrolyzed chicken for protein) and Salmon/Potato which he had been eating before his current outbreak.  

[Margot49]

Hi Jerry.  Feel so bad you seem to always be dealing with something.  Unfortunately, Westies are notorious for having skin problems, most likely genetic in nature.  I think I sent you some info before.  I don't think I would try the Gold Bond.  You might do better mixing a gallon of water with 1cup of vinegar, ,pour that on him. Let it sit for a few minutes and rinse.  Of course. Don't pour over the head as you don't want it in the eyes and ears.  This is good for killing bacteria.
You may be dealing with Malassezia, common in Westies,  you can look that up.  Some Vets aren't familiar with it.
Dud some reading and some Westie owners have had luck applying organic coconut oil to spots.
Some use a shampoo calked Maliseb? I never have heard of it.
Saw a number of posts saying their Westies did much better with home cooked diets like chicken or lamb, quinoa, fresh vegetables, fish like salmon, adding olive oil, etc.  
also read they are very prone to allergies, ESP in the Fall.
Just some random info you might want to look up.
Keep us posted and good luck.