Why does my cat have bald patches above whiskers? Do whiskers regrow?

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I noticed today two small dots above my cat's whiskers. I know they are not whisker follicles because the photo taken with the trees in the background was from Aug 24th and the other two are from today. When I pull back the fur it seems to be bald patches. Can cats grow new whisker follicles or is there something wrong with him. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 14 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thank you for your post. Sometimes small bumps around the face of cats may be feline acne, which is not a cause for alarm. Feline acne will subside on it's own most times or can be treated with a mild cleansing cloth or mild benzoyl peroxide cleanser. Cats can grow new whiskers, yes. I hope this has helped and best wishes to you and Bartholomew!

Why does my cat have bald patches above whiskers? Do whiskers regrow?

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