Typical skin problems with Cushings?

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Can anyone give me any examples of typical skin conditions resulting from Cushings? Pony has developed two bald patches just behind each shoulder, it looks like the limit to where she could reach round to bite. Totally bald, but now there are big yellow-brown scabs growing. I've been away a few days so she was kept an eye on by YO, but he didn't notice it (you have to part the hair to find them). She is just starting to shed, though obviously her coat is very thick and long. I decided not to clip in the Autumn, and she's been fine over the winter but I'm wondering now if I should have. Will get the vet out tomorrow, but has anyone experienced anything similar? P.s. one of her companions had lice recently so all were treated, and I've searched hard and can't find any traced of eggs or adult lice...
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Well my boy gets bad mud fever type things but all up his legs and on his belly. He also gets itchy, hot spots on shoulders, stifles and arm pits although this year I've tried to leave him rug free as much a s possible and he has been loads better. he also gets lymphangitis/ cellulitis at the drop of a hat.

Not sure there are any classic cushings conditions, more that they become more prone to skin infections as the body is less ablt to defend itself.

fresh air is definitely a good treatment though.

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With cushings ponies having lowered immune systems they are prone to skin conditions. I'd wash it with hibiscrub and out some cream on and call a vet if it gets worse.
 
My dog has cushings and has a similar sounding scabby skin condition in his armpits and in various patches over his body... we have to wash him in a medicated shampoo twice a week, which has helped a little.. not so easy to do with a horse though...
 
The problem with Cushings is that the horses have a lowered immune system so will be prone to all sorts of infections easily.

Different horses seem more prone to different types of problems. It is a good idea to get the vet to check it out as it may need treatment to get over something a fully healthy horse would easily fight off.
 
Keep checking for lice - they are almost impossible to see on darker colours and eggs hatch after 3 weeks so treatment need repeating to be sure they are all dead. Mine rubs himself raw in just a couple of places every time he gets lice (which is about once a year).
 
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