Devices and methods are disclosed herein apply a fluid to the skin of a human or animal, in particular skin bearing hair or fur. The device comprises an array of hair plow elements, each hair plow element comprising a skin contact surface. Device is adapted to apply a fluid to skin and simultaneously lift any hair or fur covering the skin or hair or fur sprouting from the skin away from the skin so that the fluid is applied preferentially to the skin rather than to any hair or fur covering the skin. Additional embodiments of the device are described comprising a transcutaneous electrical stimulator adapted for supplying a current to the fluid and the skin. Methods of use of the device are also disclosed.
