My dog has a pink lump on his head with fur loss. What could it be?

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Gremlin developed a skin tag. He is neutered and 4 yrs old. Now on the other side of his head developed a small pink lump. The fur fell out. What is this. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 4 years and 9 months old | 44 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This may be an abscess, a cyst or a tumor. You should have it examined by your veterinarian, as it is not possible to distinguish these by just looking at a photo. An abscess can usually be treated with antibiotics and/or be lanced, and a cyst can be evacuated. To identify a tumor, your vet may want to do a fine needle aspirate (he takes some material from the bump with a needle and then looks at it under the microscope) to determine whether the mass is concerning.

My dog has a pink lump on his head with fur loss. What could it be?

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