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My Havanese puppy has a crusty bald spot that isn't itchy. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Havanese | Male | neutered | 7 months and 24 days old | 12 lbs

My 7 month old, Havanese puppy has suddenly developed a nickel-sized, crusty bald spot on his back. I noticed it about 2 weeks ago and I thought it was an itchy hot spot so I had been applying coconut oil or Vet's Best Hot Spot Spray, but neither seem to help heal his bald spot. He hasn't been too itchy or pulling out his hair, and he isn't bothered by the spot. What could this be? He is going to the vet soon for more shots, so I can ask them, but any advice appreciated. Thank you in advance!

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Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 9th, 2017

I'm sorry to hear Benito is having a skin issue. Focalized hair loss can be secondary to a contact allergy, skin parasites (mites), an infection (bacterial or fungal), or an underlying medical issue. If it isn't itching or bothering him, I would recommend stopping the topical therapies and then having it evaluated at his next set of shots to see if they can determine the underlying cause for his skin lesion and any treatment that may be needed. If he starts bothering at it or it starts spreading I'd have him seen sooner. Good luck!

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