What causes a dry bald spot on my cat's face near his whiskers?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered
My cat has this dry looking bald spot on the side of his face where the whiskers are. I don't know when it formed there I only saw it today. He does go outside often and mingles with other cats so I assume it's possible he picked it up from them or it could be nothing.
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Published on May 5th, 2017
This is often a bite wound abscess either starting or in the healing phase. Continue to monitor this area and if it swells up with fluid, it's an abscess and will need to be drained by your veterinarian. Other options are a skin infection like ringworm or mange, or an old healing scab from some kind of wound. Some cats have ear mites and they are so itchy that they scratch their face raw underneath the ear they are trying to reach.
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Published on January 24th, 2018
It is common for kitties to have less hair in front of the ears. However, the bumps you describe may be a sign that Silas is scratching at the ear (due to an ear infection, allergies, or mites potentially). Or It could signal a skin infection for some other reason. I recommend taking Silas to your vet who can examine the inner and outer ear and help determine the cause and what treatment if any is needed.
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