Yeast (candida) is a normal part of the digestive Flora and, in a healty dog or person, is kept 'under control' by a strong proliferation of the beneficial bacteria. Your dog will have a yeast problem when the necessary bacteria is destroyed by outside factors, most frequently vaccination reactions. That same bacteria, when present in healthy amounts, also accounts for as much as 70% of immune function; therefore, its destruction can desimate much of immune system capabilities.
There are multiple underlying causes for dog skin sores including parasites (fleas, mites), poor grooming, dog skin infection (bacterial pyoderma, fungal), endocrine diseases, skin or hair follicle disorders disorders such as seborrhea, medication side effects (from corticosteroids) and allergy.
Itching All Over the Body â Causes and Treatments. Eczema. Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition which causes itchy, red, and dry skin and can affect any area of the body, and even the palms of your hands. The itching caused by eczema can become very intense, and scratching the itchy skin can lead to secondary skin infections. There are various forms of eczema which cause itchy skin, these are: