If a cat loses a handful of scabs but does not have ringworm, it may be caused by incorrect bathing methods, seasonal hair loss, allergies, parasitic infections, seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, etc. It needs to be improved through general treatment and medication. Active and effective The treatment is conducive to normal hair growth and improves hair loss. If the hair loss continues to worsen and no obvious therapeutic effect is obtained through the above treatment methods, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the dermatology department of the hospital in time, and then carry out standardized treatment under the doctor's operation based on the examination results to promote local Recovery helps to some extent.
1. Incorrect bathing method
If you often use excessive force when bathing, it will cause damage to the hair follicles and cause them to fall off, but there will be no other abnormal reactions on the skin. It is a normal physiological phenomenon and can be restored to normal by adjusting the bathing method.
2. Seasonal hair loss
Cats are a common pet. They will experience seasonal hair loss, causing the hair to fall out on its own. It will not cause ringworm or cause skin problems. An abnormal reaction occurs. This is normal and will cause new hair to grow as the season passes.
3. Allergy
If the skin comes into contact with allergens, it will cause itching on the skin. Scratching with your claws will cause damage to the skin, causing redness and swelling. You need to use anti-allergic ointments as directed by your doctor to improve the condition.
4. Parasitic infection
If the cat is not bathed for a long time, it will cause a large number of parasites on the skin, resulting in redness, itching and other symptoms, which will not be improved in time. , may cause skin damage. You can follow your doctor’s advice and use external anthelmintic drugs specifically designed for pets.
5. Seborrheic dermatitis
This disease is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that occurs in the area of seborrhea. It commonly occurs in the head, face, chest and back, etc., as the disease The development of sebum metabolism will lead to abnormal sebum metabolism, causing hair loss, scaling, greasiness and other symptoms, but it will not cause ringworm spots on local skin. Antibiotics and corticosteroid ointments can be used as directed by your doctor.
6. Folliculitis
If you suffer from folliculitis, it will cause damage to the hair follicles, affect the normal growth of the hair follicles, lead to atrophy, and cause hair loss. Pet-specific antibiotics can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
During the treatment, you need to do local skin cleaning and bathing regularly. If the disease is not controlled for a long time, you need to seek medical treatment in time.
