Another rainscald thread.

[BadCleva]

Hi Folks,
My daughters Welsh Sec D has rainscald. After a lot of research I found a general consensus that it starts as a fungal condition and then becomes bacterial if you scrub/pull off scabs which leave small open wounds.

Based on the above the advice was NOT to pick off scabs but to wash with Nizoral (or similar) which has a chemical in it to kill the fungal infection. I should gently massage in the Nizoral and leave on the skin for at least ten minutes, then scrape of the excess and allow to dry.

I have done the above and its now spreading. We don't have any significant hair loss thankfully but there is a small patch on him bum that is thinning. He is usually out 24/7 but has been in for three days as I don't want him getting drenched and rolling. He isn't itching in the stable which surprised me and seems to be his usual self in spirits.

Any advice ? Should I stop with the Nizoral ?

Thanks in advance

 

[Maesfen]

I personally would stop the Nizerol, keep it dry and smother with something like zinc & castor oil, Sudacrem or Protocon creams. As you rub them in gently massage them and in a few days the scabs should drop off but don't pick. Maybe put a light sheet on him so he doesn't get wet but don't let him sweat under it as that could start it off again.
Look to his diet too as all health comes from within. Brewers yeast or linseed are both very good for skin conditions.

 

[BadCleva]

Thanks Maesfen, I do have some sudacrem I'll give that a go.