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Why is my dog suddenly losing hair with bumps around his eyes?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 20 days old | 4 lbs

My dog has hair loss and bumps around his eyes

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

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Published on April 15th, 2018

It looks like Noel could have a skin or eyelid infection secondary to something like allergies, ringworm, or mange (a mite infection). Some autoimmune skin diseases can cause similar signs. I would recommend seeing your vet - they might want to take a sample to examine for mites or infection, then may recommend some oral or topical treatments.

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    Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 27th, 2018

    Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Based on your photo, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine the area so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. These bumps may be from a bacterial skin infection or mites. If you are unable to get to a veterinarian right awsy, I would recommend using the below products which can all be found online quite easily. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. 1. Douxo PS chlorhexidine combination shampoo and bathe twice weekly 2. Malacetic conditioning spray and apply to the area until resolved.

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    Answered By Mariya Gugel, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 1st, 2017

    Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You are correct in thinking that this may be a rash (caused by a bacterial or fungal infection) or an allergic reaction. However, this can also be caused by skin mites which puppies are slightly more susceptible to. I recommend having Cuddles looked at by a vet to determine the cause of this and start the appropriate treatment. Your vet can take some hair and superficial skin samples to get a better idea of what is going on. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

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    Published on June 28th, 2017

    These bumps look like a folliculitis. This is a superficial skin infection in the hair follicles. It can be caused by allergies, topical irritation to the affected area, excessive moisture from repeated swimming if he does that, fleas, etc. I would recommend that you see your veterinarian. He may simply need a medicated prescription shampoo or possibly an oral antibiotic to clear it up. They may also be able to help you pinpoint what may be the underlying cause.

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