Hello Fellow Cat Lovers:

I've got a 10 year old what a lot of big little man kittie that has
some kind of skin problem in the middle of his back.  He's
constantly licking the area and this has resulted in a loss of
fur that has revealed a black patch of skin.  The area is very
sensitive and he defends it vigorously, but I have been able to
touch it briefly, and found it to be smooth.  It appears to extend
beyond the bald spot in an irregular pattern, but it's hard to get
a good look at it without getting bit or scratched.  It's solid black
in color.....kind of like a bad bruise, but it seems to be getting
worse.  Any ideas?  Should I be alarmed?

He's Kind of a cross between a Persian and a Siamese;  blue
eyes; black points.

Thank you for your response.

Concerned in California