My dog has a raised skin rash. Is it ringworm and what should I do?

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My fiancé said that the rash was slightly raised not under the skin I’m sorry I didn’t know when I ask about it the first time because I wouldn’t touch it and I was saying raised like ringworm due to how highly raised up the area is with ringworm due to my son having it as a child so after reading the answer is when he told me that it was raised when he rubbed over it with his finger when checking him after we seen it Your answer was helpful but he’s worried an had me add that and a better pic. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 195 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. It is not likely to be ringworm but of course it is possible. There is not a specific height that ringworm will be raised from the skin. It varies widely. All you can do if you are worried it is ringworm is to wash your hands thoroughly after touching him until you can get a diagnosis. I'm sorry I can't be more specific but it is impossible to diagnose over the internet with just a photo. If you want to, you can use a topical athlete's foot cream (active ingredient miconazole or clotrimazole) on the lesions until you can get him to the vet however this could interfere with testing and results. ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ringworm-in-dogs )

My dog has a raised skin rash. Is it ringworm and what should I do?

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