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Injury Not sure if it’s a bite from cage mate or ring worm??

Jessica08033

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Hello, I just noticed this on my little guys nose his morning. I’m not sure if his cage mate but him? He never has before. I also don’t know if it could be ringworm or something else? Please help!
 

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Doesn't look like a bite to me. I'd assume fungus, and get some Lotrimin to use on it. Apply sparingly with a q-tip twice a day, rubbing it in completely.

If it is fungal, it will take a few days to see improvement, and you should continue treating until the hair re-growth is well established.
 
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