What's this strange bump on my dog's forehead? Is it a skin infection?

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What's on her forehead? Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Rudy! It looks like she could have a folliculitis/dermatitis here on her face. This could be the result of a bacterial infection, a fungal infection (such as ringworm), or parasites. I would recommend a visit to the vet to examine the area. They may recommend testing including cytology to check for bacteria or yeast, a fungal culture to test for ringworm, or a skin scrape to test for mites. They can then prescribe what medications are needed such as antibiotics and special medication to decrease inflammation/itching if they suspect it is secondary to allergies.

What's this strange bump on my dog's forehead? Is it a skin infection?

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