Why does my dog have black, scabby bumps and hair loss on his head?

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My dog has bumps on his head. When you move the hair,the root is black and scabby. It falls out and then there is soar. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 4 months old

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your post! From what you are describing, it sounds as if Frankie may be dealing with a skin infection. There are multiple treatments for a skin infection. I would have your vet examine Frankie in order to determine which treatments are best for him. Frankie will most likely need a course of oral antibiotics and topical treatments to resolve this. This may also be a condition known as seborrheic dermatitis. This can lead to secondary skin infections as well. A different topical treatment is needed to treat this. Again, I would have your vet examine Frankie to determine what this is in order to start the most appropriate treatment. If you are unable to get to your vet to have him seen, you can at least start a shampoo called duoxo chlorhexidine PS combination and bathe him twice weekly until the infection resolves. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation.

Why does my dog have black, scabby bumps and hair loss on his head?

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