Please help, first-time cat owner, what is wrong with my cat?

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From the photo, the cat has fur loss and redness around the mouth, possibly moist dermatitis from damp skin or a bacterial/fungal infection.

A skin cytology at the vet will confirm the infection type for targeted treatment.

Try cleaning with saline and applying a pet antiseptic, watching 1-2 days for improvement. If not, see a vet.

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