My cat's nose scab fell off. Is it ringworm if the test was clear?

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I picked up a stray cat and kept him in my bathroom as my shelter is not accepting strays right now due to panleuk. He had a little bit of fur missing on the bridge of his nose and within a few days all the skin/fur on his nose came off in one big scab with healthy tissue and a little bit of fur underneath. We did a ringworm culture, and after a week it is totally clear. Does ringworm ever behave like this? Trying to decide if I can let him out of isolation. It was never scaly, crusty, or seepy. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 lbs

Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately it could still be ringworm - I usually run a culture for 2 weeks. Your vet could dispense a topical miconazole (e.g Conzol) to apply to the lesion. It also could have been an injury from a wound that scabbed up and then fell off. I would err on the side of caution and keep him isolated for 1 more week. Practice good hand hygiene also to prevent you getting or spreading it if its contagious.

My cat's nose scab fell off. Is it ringworm if the test was clear?

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