My 4 year old bulldog, Wally, seems to have developed folliculitis, and there are some pretty raw patches right above his tail.....I had a bulldog previously who developed mange, the vet told us that putting Desitin (the diaper rash cream) on the raw skin parts would make the area more comfortable. I realize the treatments for folliculitis and mange are obviously different - but would putting Desitin on his raw spots be OK? I just don't want to put it on if it will further irritate.......

Any thoughts? Until the folliculitis is cured, he seems pretty uncomfortable with that area right above his tail and I am trying to find something to at least make him feel better