Can a groomer make a bald spot (with crust) on the dog' head?

I took my little yorkie to a gromer who is very well know + very kind and gentle. When I got my dog, the groomer told me there was a bald spot with some crust (on her head) where I usually place a hair accessorie to keep her hair away from the eyes. I am a bit concerned as I did not notice it before and still uncertain whether the spot was a consequence of the ribbon too tight or if the groomer did it. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks,

Can a groomer make a bald spot (with crust) on the dog' head?

This is common if the hair is kept up too much or too tight.

When putting a bow or anything in the hair I always tell people they CANNOT leave it in longer than 3 days or it will cause a matt , a bald spot or they'll break hair.

Plus anytime you put something in their hair you have to gently use a metal comb and make sure you can get a comb between the scalp and the bow.

I've seen Yorkies with permanent bald spots from their scalp getting caught in the rubber bands.

Leave the hair clips off and gently wash and brush the head weekly to get the crust off. You may want to get a medicated shampoo from the vet, the skin follicles may be plugged from the hair being up too much.

You would not get a bald spot with crust the same day it was groomed ! It is from something on going.

Show dogs use plastic wrap under the rubber dental bands to keep the hair from breaking. But the top knots still need to be taken down every 2-3 days and brushed and left loose at times to keep the skin healthy.

I've had to argue with people when I have a dog come in with bad skin on their topknot. They want the hair put up and I refused, so the skin could heal.

Can a groomer make a bald spot (with crust) on the dog' head?

it might be a staff infection

my yorkie got one from a groomer i would take the dog in =[

Can a groomer make a bald spot (with crust) on the dog' head?

i don't think it is anything to worry about but i think it was the hair product

Can a groomer make a bald spot (with crust) on the dog' head?

Crust will not be caused by the groomer. Most likely, the bow was too tight, irritating the skin underneath. Keep an eye on the spot, if it doesnt seem to get better take her to the vet, it may be a bit of a skin infection

Can a groomer make a bald spot (with crust) on the dog' head?

sound's like some sort of skin infection,maybe a bug bite that got infected

Can a groomer make a bald spot (with crust) on the dog' head?

It sounds like it is a skin irritation from the ribbon. Skin needs to breathe a little, pulling a wad of hair over the scalp for days at a time gives it a "bedsore" type condition. The crust is dry skin, like impetigo. Treat it according to the vet (usually an ointment), then do the ribbon looser, and leave it out at night after a light brushing. Ever get a rash from wearing a watch too tight? It's the same thing. Good luck!

Can a groomer make a bald spot (with crust) on the dog' head?

Be thankful your groomer alerted you to this. The bald spot/crust was most likely caused by the hair accessory being continually in the same spot. Try doing double bows one day, or 2 barretts as if you were doing double pony tails for several days in a row and then one pony tail but move the pony tail back and forth on her head. Don't put it in the same spot over and over. Even on humans if it is done continually in the same spot over and over, you can stress the hair and it will fall out. And it should be taken out every day - let her forehead relax for awhile before putting the tension back in :)

Can a groomer make a bald spot (with crust) on the dog' head?

You mentioned "crust" and a bald spot. Sounds like a "hot spot" that the groomer "uncovered". That is not something that occurs in a few hrs at a groomer's salon. As to what to treat this with, go to a Vet to determine the cause of the bald spot and crusting so you know what to avoid in the future. It won't be the groomer in this case. Most likely it is related to hair accessory in that area.

Can a groomer make a bald spot (with crust) on the dog' head?

Sounds more like a hot spot, ringworm, fungus, etc. See a vet.