Why does my dog have a scabbed rash and hair loss on her face?

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My dog has like a pound sizevrash or dry skin on her face that seems to be scabbed now and hair loss in that spot. She does not seem irritated by it or react if I touch near the area but I'm just worried has it's there a couple of weeks, she got a booster done a month or so could it be a reaction? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 15 lbs

Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Although I can't tell for sure, the area in the picture appears to be a hotspot. A hotspot occurs when an animal scratches or chews at an area to the point of causing trauma to the skin. Often times these areas are moist and very irritated but a large scab can form after some time has passed. Given the location of the lesion, I would be concerned that Lola has been scratching at her ear. I would monitor her for shaking of the head, discharge or redness in the ears or scratching at that area. If you notice any of these signs, she may have an ear infection. Other potential causes for the lesion other than a hot spot would be trauma, mange or an auto-immune issue. If the lesion is not resolving or seems to be getting worse, I would recommend that you have Lola seen by your veterinarian. They may recommend a skin scraping or cytology to better determine what is going on.

Why does my dog have a scabbed rash and hair loss on her face?

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