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Ringworm (dermatophytosis)
Circular hair loss with scale is typical; it spreads to humans (especially children) — treat properly.
🔍 Related symptoms
Typical symptoms ranked by diagnostic value — tap for the full symptom page
✅ Home-care checklist
- ✓Confirm first (Wood's lamp / fungal culture) before antifungals
- ✓Disinfect the environment (spores survive months)
- ✓Wash hands after contact; watch children
🏥 When to see a vet
- ⚠Lesions spreading or generalized
- ⚠A family member develops a ring-shaped rash
🐾 Predisposed breeds
Can occur in any breed — no specific predisposition
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