Ultraviolet light fluorescence of the poodle's ringworm hairs
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2016-03-21

Mar 21, 2016
A 4-year-old male neutered poodle has been itchy for around one year. Abundant scales in thinning patches of skin. Microscopic examination of hairs and ultraviolet light fluorescence confirmed this was ringworm. 

The dog was bathed with chlorhexidine antibacterial shampoo for the past year but the ringworm got worse. Generalised ringworm need a combination of treatment - clipping bald, shampoo, medication and cream. Review in 4 weeks.