Mallanders... on my warmblood?

[SpotsandBays]

Possibly? What do you think!
It’s on the back of his right fore. Initially I thought that maybe he’d rubbed his leg on something but it feels crusty on the other front leg in the same spot too.. Vet thinks possibly mallanders! Thought that was mostly a hairy/cob related problem though! He’s got very fine hair. It’s not like a wound, but just really crusty scabs and bald bits!
Any ideas?
Did catch him stomping his back foot earlier so I guess mites could be an option also. I think I’ll start off giving it a scrub with some neem shampoo.

 

[shortstuff99]

Does look similar. Mallanders is caused by the excess production of keratin which happens in heavy feathers but could happen in any horse.

I wash mine with neem shampoo and the farriers M and S cream, works a treat.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Try bog std Head and Shoulders, usually does a good job.
Sponge area till wet, work up lather from shampoo bottle on your hand and work in, sponge-rinse it off. Can hose off thoroughly after if you need to.

 

[SpotsandBays]

Does look similar. Mallanders is caused by the excess production of keratin which happens in heavy feathers but could happen in any horse.

I wash mine with neem shampoo and the farriers M and S cream, works a treat.

I recently started feeding a new supplement that I got on trial for a £1. It has biotin in it, so I wonder if that’s something which has triggered the flare up?

 

[shortstuff99]

I recently started feeding a new supplement that I got on trial for a £1. It has biotin in it, so I wonder if that’s something which has triggered the flare up?

Yes could have done. Might be worth stopping it see if it improves, add it again and see if it comes back?

 

[SpotsandBays]

Yes could have done. Might be worth stopping it see if it improves, add it again and see if it comes back?

Good idea!

 

[scrat]

I would keep the skin moisturised. I recommend the Farriers M&S cream too.
https://uk.farriersequinecare.com/original-ms-cream. Dont be tempted to scrub the scabs off with anything harsh like hibiscrub as it can become very sore if the skin cracks.

 

[Gloi]

Wondergel is good for softening an lifting the scabs.