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My dog's skin problem won't heal despite antibiotics. Is it yeast?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chinese Crested Hairless | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 21 days old | 6.5 lbs

Hello, skin scrape was done, its not mites, the medicine given for a bacterial infection didn't exactly do anything. He's been on two rounds of antibiotics. The vet said it probably wasn't ringworm, as they need hair to test for that and gizmo is naked. We have switched him to a limited ingredient brand food of just salmon and peas o think. Do you think this is a yeast infection? That seems like the last thing it could be. It seems to be getting worse before it gets better. Attaching photos

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Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

Veterinarian

Published on February 13th, 2018

This certainly does look very uncomfortable for poor Gizmo! Given that he has had testing and treatment with no resolution of the problem, I would recommend a consult with a veterinary dermatologist. You can find one in your area on www. acvd.org.

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    Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

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    It could still be ringworm, a yeast infection, a deep bacterial infection (foliculitits/furunculitis) a hypersensitivity reaction, allergies, or an auto-immune disorder. Skin problems are difficult to diagnose so hang in there and use all medications/sprays/creams as directed by your vet. Best of luck to you and Gizmo!

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