The difference between cat alopecia areata and cat tinea lies in different causes, symptoms, and treatment methods. Feline alopecia areata and feline tinea are two different diseases. The causes and symptoms of the disease are different, and the treatment methods are also different. However, they are not serious diseases. The development of the disease can be controlled through active and effective treatment. If the disease continues to worsen, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular hospital for treatment in time to find out the cause and further treatment, otherwise it will easily aggravate the disease and affect recovery.
1. Different causes
The causes of alopecia areata in cats include lack of nutrients, trauma, fungal infection, etc., which can cause damage to hair follicles, cause hair loss, and thus cause alopecia areata. Cat ringworm is a skin disease that occurs on the face, trunk and limbs. It is mainly caused by bacterial infection.
2. Different symptoms
The main symptom of cat alopecia areata is hair loss, and the hair loss is more serious. As the disease progresses, it may also cause symptoms such as erythema and dandruff on the skin. , itching may occur if not treated in time. Ringworm in cats will cause annular erythema and itchy skin, and the area of the erythema will gradually expand, causing the color of the surrounding skin to change. If not treated in time, the area of damage will gradually increase.
3. Different treatment methods
Cats with alopecia areata can be treated under the guidance of a doctor or take blood-nourishing and hair-growing drugs. At the same time, they also need to follow the doctor’s advice and use antifungal drugs. Medication-assisted treatment can promote hair growth, inhibit the growth of fungi, and improve baldness. Cats suffering from feline lice need to take antifungals as directed by a doctor or use antifungal sprays for treatment, which can control the reproduction of fungi and reduce damage to the skin.
