My cat had ringworm on its back, then I applied medicine. It scabbed, so I removed the collar, and today this is what it looks like.

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From your description and the photo, this is skin damage from scratching. During ringworm treatment the Elizabethan collar must be worn strictly because the healing scab still itches intensely and scratching causes secondary infection.

Disinfect promptly with iodine and apply antibiotic ointment. After it scabs again, recheck the ringworm; if not fully cured, continue the medicine and keep the collar on.

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