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Is this a scab or ringworm on my cat's neck? Can I use human cream?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 13 lbs

I came home from a vacation and found this on his neck i hope its just a scab but am curious if it ringworm and can use my fungal ointment from when i had infenteigo (I'm a wrestler) on him

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Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 12th, 2017

Hi. I think you meant to attach a photo of Simba's skin lesion, but it did not attach. Maybe you could try posting again and attaching the photo. This will help us advise you on what to do. Thanks !

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