My dog has a red, bleeding face sore. Is it a hot spot or ringworm?

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My dog has what looks like a round sore on his face, the hair is gone and skin is red. A little blood when I tried to clean with warm rag. I first noticed it two days ago. I treated it like a cut I cleaned with water and a liquid antiseptic used a liquid bandage spray from petsmart but it's doubled in size and now I'm worried. Could it be a hot spot, ring worm or something worse? Plz get back to me as soon as possible thanks in advance -David. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 1 month old | 90 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor BoyBoye! This looks like a pretty severe hotspot but of course, without looking at it in person it is difficult to say exactly what it is. Since it is getting worse rapidly, I would strongly recommend to have your vet take a look at it soon. He may need some oral antibiotics or even steroids to help it heal. Your vet will be able to determine exactly what it is and get him started on the proper meds to help him feel better and hopefully prevent it from getting any worse. I hope this helps!

My dog has a red, bleeding face sore. Is it a hot spot or ringworm?

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