Sunburnt nose dilemma!

I apply factor 50 sunblock daily and a fly mask with up to 80% UV protection (which she hated initially, but loves now and keeps on all day-although, yes, she does occassionally flip the muzzle flap up if she has been grazing or grooming too adventurously), with the muzzle extension, but still really struggle with our appaloosa (few spot) who has - well a pink head (her whole nose and also the areas around her
eyes are pink with little hair) with some very fine and short white hair. So am following this thread with interest!!!!
 
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How about p20? My BF uses the SPF30 (he burns like hell!) and you only need to apply once in the morning. I think they do a SPF 50 for kids? Might be worth a shot.
 
http://www.aniwell-uk.com/horses/filtabac/

Filtabac - the new addition to my first aid kit and I wouldn't be without it!! Perfect sunblock as well as amazing at healing wounds.

Or Sudocrem - you can't actually get a better total sunblock than sudocrem I reckon. Its a pain because it does get everywhere but its thick enough to stay on all day and you can see where you've put it too. And also heals the sunburn underneath.

So basically Sudocrem and Filtabac do the same job except I think Filtabac is breathable and Sudocrem isn't.
 
I would also vouch for Filtabac!

My horse suffers with Leukocyclastic Vasculitis which makes any pink skinned areas really react to UV, and my vet recommended using Filtabac. It's an antiseptic based sun block so can be used safely on damaged skin, and I apply it liberally to my mares white sock and her nose, and so far this year we've not had any flare ups.
 
My 24yr old stallionhas the same problem. He lives out 24/7 and looks like a pork scratching some times (I can hear the rscpa reports coming in already LOL). He's head shy too (especially with sunburn) so no chance of getting cream on it. I just stitch an old tea towel on to his noseband of his head collar and trim it to size. He normally helps with that bit. It doesn't cover his whole nose and ends just by the top of his nostels. he does head shack for a couple of days as it is annoying for him, but once he's had it on for a while and realises it does him good he's fine for the rest of the summer. I'll see if I can get a picture later for you. :)
 
Well, after the nose mesh with the carefully cut and sown in denser material to cover the pink area, (which he hated) it has taken a while for him just to quietly stand to have a normal headcollar on without becoming anxious and stressed.

We've had pretty crappy weather recently, YAY! ;) His burnt nose has improved and seems likely a block like Sudocream/Nappy Cream may be the way forward.

Thanks for all the replies, all the ideas and remedies are great!
 
As it is a horse you could try a horse product instead of a human one! Sorry had to say that. Gold Label one works well you want a not too runny, not to dry product so if you can check the pot in the tack shop. The best product is not avaliable any more which was an Ausvet product. I have too pink nosed girls so feel your pain.
 


Haha, tried to upload a pic and this is what happened! Anyone any tips?, I've tried following the instructions but clearly failed!

It is quite a big pink area, he even has to have cream rubbed halfway up one of his nostrils.

He has copper and zinc supplemented in a paddock lick.

Mmmm, dying his nose could be an option Tnavas! What would you recommend to use?
 
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Hi,

Just a thought - you don't have buttercups in your field do you? They can burn the skin and make sunburn really bad.
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I was going to suggest checking for buttecups too as they made my pink-nosed boy much more susceptible to sunburn. Another plant which can cause photosensitisation is St John's wort.
 
I'll echo the Buttercup situation - My Clydesdale is allergic to Buttercup - her nose burns and her face swells. Luckily I have now found grazing where the Buttercups don't dare grow.
 
I don't actually think it is sunburn but is buttercups instead and I have found the best cure is to use sudocrem. Been treating my horse's sore nose this way for the last couple of weeks and that's the only thing that heals it quickly
 
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