bald spots in fur

Question
My pet rabbit is 6 years old.  Short grey fur, small and he has developed a few bald spots that look white and powdery on his back.  Is there some way I can treat this?

Answer
It depends on what is causing it.  Is it fur shedding, is it mites, is it something else.  You can read about skin conditions at http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#skin  

Your best bet, though, is to go to a rabbit-knowledgeable vet for proper diagnosis.

Each skin problem requires a different treatment.

Kim