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The internet says it’s ringworm and there’s a little dandruff
Bald spots with dandruff may be skin disease. Get a skin scraping at the vet; at home, a Wood's lamp showing green fluorescence confirms ringworm. Treat with antifungal drugs.
I found bumps and dandruff on my cat and shaved it – is this ringworm?
Bumps and dandruff are not always ringworm; check with a Wood's lamp (green glow = fungus) and treat with terbinafine or ketoconazole. No glow needs a scrape or an antibacterial spray; use a collar and disinfect the home.
My cat has tiny black dots on one chin spot – is it ringworm or folliculitis?
Black dots could be ringworm (with scale) or folliculitis (with discharge). A Wood's lamp helps; if no green glow, suspect folliculitis and clean the area.
I found what looks like ringworm at the corner of my cat’s mouth today – what should I do?
Ringworm is possible; confirm with a Wood's lamp (green glow) but a skin scraping is best. Mouth-area lesions are hard to medicate, so follow a vet.
My cat’s ear suddenly turned red, lost fur and has yellow crusts – is it ringworm?
Redness, hair loss and crusting may be ringworm; check with a Wood's lamp (green glow) but confirm with a skin scraping at the vet.
My cat’s ear is red and a bit bare – is it ringworm?
The signs resemble ringworm; confirm with a Wood's lamp and skin scraping. Treat with vet-prescribed antifungals and keep a collar on.
Could this be ringworm (cat fungus)?
The lesion looks like ringworm, which is usually caused by Microsporum canis. Confirm with a Wood's lamp or a skin scraping at the vet, then treat with an antifungal and an Elizabethan collar.
Why is there little hair and very short whiskers around my cat’s mouth?
Hair loss around the mouth can come from fungal or parasite infection, allergy, or vitamin deficiency. A Wood's lamp or skin scrape confirms fungus; a vet visit helps if unsure.
Why is there a bald spot on my cat’s nose?
From the photo it may be a scratch or bump, but ringworm is possible. Clean scratches with saline and keep dry; use a Wood's lamp for ringworm (green glow). If worse, see a vet.
What do I do if my cat has ringworm?
The skin issue may be ringworm; a Wood's lamp shows green fluorescence if positive (70% accuracy), but vet diagnosis is needed. Confirmed ringworm is treated with antifungal medicine per the vet.