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HorseAdvice.com » Diseases of Horses » Skin Diseases, Wounds, and Swellings » Hair and Coat Problems / Itching / Irritated Skin » Coronary Band Disease: Coronitis »
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DrO

Posted on Friday, Jun 22, 2007 - 11:57 am:

The coronary band or coronet is the part of the foot just above the wall and is a modified skin structure that forms the horn of the wall of the foot. Other than trauma and gravels inflammatory diseases of the coronary band is uncommon. Inflammation of the coronet, called coronitis, causes a very distinctive appearance that includes swelling, scaling, and the hair standing out from the coronet. This article deals with the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory diseases of the coronary band. To access article click Coronary Band Disease: Coronitis off the navigation bar at the top of this page.
DrO
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