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My dog has a warm, rough, hairless pink/black skin patch. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 40 lbs

My dog has a large patch of rough skin. It is warm to the touch and pink and black. Fur in the area is gone

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2019

This is a pretty large area of hair loss and dermatitis. I can’t tell which part of Leia’s body this is, but I do think you should have your vet examine her. She may have a skin infection, parasites or even an autoimmune disease causing this.

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