Skin conditions in horses are often difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat, with causes ranging from fungi to allergens to who-knows-what. Check out our pictures of common equine skin conditions—patchy to scabby and everything between.
Researchers found areas with equine pastern dermatitis had less bacterial diversity and more Staphylococcaceae than healthy skin.
A researcher describes ectoparasites, infections, and hypersensitivity disorders that can cause pruritus in horses.
Adding EquiShield SA to my horse’s skin care arsenal has helped him cope with allergens and clear his hives.
Readers submitted photos and stories of their itchy horses for a chance to win a prize from Kinetic Vet.
TheHorse.com Facebook fans selected Kimberly Foster’s photo of “Opus” as the overall winner.
Find out how to avoid equine skin and coat problems caused by frequent lathering and rinsing.
Learn how veterinarians diagnosed and managed six real-life equine Cushing’s cases that strayed from the classic scenarios.
Discover the possible causes of scratches and how you can prevent and treat this frustrating dermatitis often found on a horse’s pastern in our step-by-step visual guide.
Vitiligo results in depigmentation of a horse’s skin and might be related to stress or a nutritional deficiency. Research into the condition is limited. Here’s what we know.
Remember these pointers to help ensure your summer riding season is fun and safe.
Healthy horses handle frigid temperatures better than we do, but their extremities still are vulnerable to frostbite.
Sometimes people can spread diseases to their horses. Ringworm, a highly contagious fungal infection, is one example.
Any horse can get rain rot, but horses with compromised immune systems from systemic disease or malnutrition are most likely to be affected. Learn how to prevent and treat this frustrating skin condition.
Does your horse have annoying guck on his lower leg or body? Here’s your quick guide to managing and preventing skin crud on your horse.
Veterinarians might soon be able to diagnose sarcoids in horses using a simple blood test rather than an invasive biopsy. Here’s what researchers are studying.
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