But alongside those perks come things that we’d rather not deal with, including chin whiskers and hair loss. But here’s some wisdom for you: if you’re dealing with hair loss, you’re far from alone.

Alopecia areata, ringworm ... which often develop on the cheeks, chin, and top of the neck. These spots might be crusty or contain pus. There are usually no additional symptoms of CIA.

Sandra Koch, DVM, MS, DACVD, talks about the 4 reaction patterns associated with feline atopic skin syndrome, commonly known as environmental allergies or atopic dermatitis ...