Bacterial skin infection (pyoderma), skin yeast infections, and allergies are some other more common problems that affect dogs and may look similar to ringworm to the untrained eye. If your pet is diagnosed with ringworm, there are a variety of good treatments available. 19 мар. 2018 г.
What can be mistaken for ringworm?
There are a variety of ringworm imposters that could be causing you or your child's rash. The two most common conditions are nummular eczema and granuloma annulare. Nummular eczema causes circular patches of dry skin that can burn or become dry and scaly.
Does my dog have ringworm or something else?
The diagnosis is verified by a positive fungal culture or by visualizing the organism under the microscope. In general, if your dog looks like it has ringworm, it probably doesn't. It is far more likely that the lesions are something else – specifically a staphylococcal bacterial infection.
What looks like ringworm but isnt?
Other conditions that occasionally look like ringworm include seborrhea, psoriasis, pityriasis, contact dermatitis (such as poison oak), drug reactions, tinea versicolor, vitiligo, erythema migrans (a rash seen in Lyme disease), and even lupus.
Can ringworm in dogs be misdiagnosed?
Unfortunately, dermatophytosis is commonly misdiagnosed since it can 'look' like other common skin infections. A positive dermatophyte culture test helps confirm infection and ensure appropriate treatment. The following is what your veterinarian will typically consider to determine if a dog has ringworm: 1.
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