Dry scaly patch on face with hair loss + eyelashes

[KatieDM]

Any idea what this could be? We moved yards two weeks ago and it came up 1-2 days after. I don’t believe it’s from his bridle rubbing because: A) he’s hardly been ridden in a month and B) it’s the same tack etc.

He did rear up in the lorry when we moved him, so at first I thought it could be some kind of knock/graze. His eyelashes are also a bit flaky on that side. Could it be a seasonal thing, coat change = itchy?

Other factors I’ve considered — the exact same bedding from the same supplier, he’s now on (gorgeous quality) hay instead of haylage. He’s fed Pure Easy with some Aloe Juice (aloe has been for the last 4 weeks) and oily herbs, as and when I remember to put some in. He’s rising 5. I’ve known him a year and this is a new occurrence.

Thank you for any insight!

 

[KatieDM]

And the eye…

 

[Amy May In A Manger]

Ringworm?

 

[ycbm]

Whose headcollar is being used on him, or who has his been used on? It's a classic place for ringworm transfer.
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[KatieDM]

Yes, I did think could it be ringworm…

His own headcollar and horses at our new place have no signs. Small herd of 6 others.

 

[BurntontheoutsideTurkey]

Could he have got it off the lorry, if it wasn't yours?

 

[ycbm]

Yes, I did think could it be ringworm…

His own headcollar and horses at our new place have no signs. Small herd of 6 others.

You won't see the spores on headcollars they are too small and hide in the surface. The other horses could be immune and show no signs but it can be in their headcollars and that's such a giveaway of a place to get it.
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[Red-1]

I would treat for ringworm asap as it is easier caught early than once it has spread widely!

 

[KatieDM]

Thanks guys. Am I going to need a vet/prescription? Not dealt with this before, obviously!

 

[KatieDM]

Could he have got it off the lorry, if it wasn't yours?

Possibly. It came up very quickly, though!

 

[ycbm]

Thanks guys. Am I going to need a vet/prescription? Not dealt with this before, obviously!

I would just use some anti fungal cream like Canestan if none of the others are showing any signs. It will wear itself out if he's got a decent immune system.
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[MatHalTed]

That does look suspiciously like ringworm, Imaverol diluted and used to bathe the affected areas is normally the recommended treatment

 

[spotty_pony2]

Any idea what this could be? We moved yards two weeks ago and it came up 1-2 days after. I don’t believe it’s from his bridle rubbing because: A) he’s hardly been ridden in a month and B) it’s the same tack etc.

He did rear up in the lorry when we moved him, so at first I thought it could be some kind of knock/graze. His eyelashes are also a bit flaky on that side. Could it be a seasonal thing, coat change = itchy?

Other factors I’ve considered — the exact same bedding from the same supplier, he’s now on (gorgeous quality) hay instead of haylage. He’s fed Pure Easy with some Aloe Juice (aloe has been for the last 4 weeks) and oily herbs, as and when I remember to put some in. He’s rising 5. I’ve known him a year and this is a new occurrence.

Thank you for any insight!

I had similar a couple of months ago - Vet told me to test for ringworm just in case and it cleared up so can’t hurt treating it just in case. You can pick it up at most horse shops/mole valley do it. You don’t need a prescription.

 

[blitznbobs]

Lice can cause this too…

 

[KatieDM]

Lice can cause this too…

No signs of lice and this is the only patch. I will have another check.

 

[KatieDM]

Hi guys…

Here is specimen A solving the mystery.

Mesh now fitted over the bars and a spring clean incoming (both stable and horse!).