Horse Skin Problems

Horse Skin Problems - Rashes, Bumps and Bald Patches
Find information about various skin problems, irritations and rashes on horses. Learn about ringworm, lice, mange, rain scald and other skin conditions on horses.

Grease Heel, Greasy Heel, Scratches or Mud Fever
Grease heel is also called greasy heel, scratches or mud fever. Find out how to identify and treat grease heel on horse’s and pony’s legs.

Rain Scald or Rain Rot
Rain rot or scald can affect any horse and is most common during cool, damp weather. Learn how to identify, prevent and treat rain scald.

Mange in Horses
A profile of ringworm in horses, the causes, effects, treatment and prevention.

Ringworm in Horses
A profile of ringworm in horses, the causes, effects, treatment and prevention.

Sweet or Summer Itch in Horses
A profile of Sweet Itch or Summer Itch in horses, the causes, effects, treatment and prevention.

Horse Allergies - Hives, Itchiness, Coughs, Runny Noses and Dermatitis
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of allergies that horses can get. Learn about hives, dermatitis, coughs and other allergy symptoms in horses.

Lice on Horses
A profile of lice on horses, the causes, effects, treatment and prevention.

Girth Galls and Saddle Sores
Learn about girth galls and saddle sores, how they occur, how to prevent and treat them. Learn how to identify, avoid and treat saddle and girth sores or galls.

Idiopathic Non-inflammatory Leukoderma or Vitiligo
A reader asks what the pale pink patches of skin are around her horse's eyes. Learn about vitilago or idiopathic non-inflammatory leukoderma in horses.

Readers Advice About Rain Scald or Rain Rot - Rain Scald or Rot in Horses
Find out how About.com Horses readers identify, prevent and treat rain scald.

Horses and Sunburn or Photosensitivity
Horses can get sunburn too! Here's how sunburn and photosensitivity happens, how you can treat it and what to do if it happens.