I was told that gentle brushing is essential when dander starts to show as removing the flakes is better for the skin. Will def try Skin So Soft. I have been putting a bit of Vitamin E on any small dry raised areas and it seems to be working. Apparently Dobes have a tendency to develop keloids (raised scar tissue) and the Vit E helps to stop this from happening. Certainly worked on her ears when she developed an infection during taping. Am also going to try adding more salmon/tuna to Java's diet, hopefully the fish oil will help. She LOVES both of these.
Java has also developed some canine acne on her chin, so I've been more diligent about cleaning her chin after meals and gently wiping the area with hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball. That seems to be working wonders - the area looked much better after two days. If anyone has any other ideas about treating this condition, I'd appreciate the advice.