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Discussion on Dry crusty areas with hair loss on the cannon bone
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Kacy
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Posted on Saturday, Nov 4, 2006 - 10:55 pm:
I have reviewed most discussion about skin diseases and have not found something that matches my pony's problem. She has dry, almost powdery areas on the front of her cannon bones where the hair falls out. There has been several opinions regarding diagnosis. First came "scratches" and use betadine shampoo, then "cannon bone dermatitis" and use a dermatitis shampoo and finally, an aggressive debridement by the vet with a resulting long term healing process. Now I notice that she is getting a spot on her front leg and I really want to figure this out. She is VERY well taken care of, brushed and dried daily, etc. Any ideas??? I think the desitin sounds like a possibility...
Thanks, Kacy
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Eoeo
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Posted on Sunday, Nov 5, 2006 - 7:21 am:
Before it gets any worse, put Tinactin cream on the spot. Be sure and remove the scabby area so the cream gets on the skin. It will clear up in 3 or 4 days. Anytime you see a spot, put the Tinactin on it. It works for rain rot too. EO
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Kthorse
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Posted on Sunday, Nov 5, 2006 - 8:00 am:
I used an antibiotic cream first then put desitin. It was the only thing that worked. Too much washing aggravated it. It should be kept dry as possible. I washed with vegetable oil to get the old zinc off when I reapplied. I found the less water the better. My horse had it for months and months until I did this and it was gone in a week. I even had to get the vet out in the beginning he was so bad to shave his legs as I could not touch them.
Good luck
Katrina
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Member:
Stevens
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Posted on Sunday, Nov 5, 2006 - 9:14 am:
I've had good luck using a combination of antibiotic cream and Cortaid (or generic equivalent).
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Moderator:
DrO
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Posted on Sunday, Nov 5, 2006 - 10:52 am:
Kacy, does the hair come out one at a time or in plaques?
DrO
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Corinne
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Posted on Sunday, Nov 5, 2006 - 11:03 am:
Perhaps you can get a culture to determine if it's fungus. If it is steroid based creams are contraindicated because the fungus will spread. Just a tip.
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New Member:
Kacy
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Posted on Sunday, Nov 5, 2006 - 3:39 pm:
DrO-
The hair seems to be just "gone". It starts very small and gets larger. It also does not seem to be related to anything. The large one on the back leg was larger and was bumpy before the vet debrided it to a wound like sore. It is always dry and looks like dandruff.
Thanks to all your input-I'll start trying desitin first??? Kacy
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Corinne
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Posted on Sunday, Nov 5, 2006 - 4:30 pm:
In any fungal infection I have treated (and what you describe sound fungal) although you will need vet confirmation, I have tried an antifugal like tinactin (they have some in a spray) and then applied the Desitin on top as a water proof barrier to keep the tinactin in place. Has worked for me and is worth a shot unless you vet says that's contraindicated.
Good Luck!
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Corinne
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Posted on Sunday, Nov 5, 2006 - 4:31 pm:
I meant Antifungal...no fugal. Sorry...have lots on my mind
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DrO
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Posted on Monday, Nov 6, 2006 - 7:05 am:
Kacey, unfortunately your description does not help us with a diagnosis. I suspect the dandruff is represenitive of a flaky hyperkeratosis which may be seen in a number of conditions, but this is a good question for your veterinarian who has seen the dandruff.
Following the debridement in the front by the veterinarian what did you use to treat it that was successful?
DrO
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New Member:
Kacy
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Posted on Monday, Nov 6, 2006 - 8:08 am:
He actually debrided the back leg and we have been healing it with silvadene (sp) creme and bandaging. It is closing up but will probably be a scar. This has been a couple of weeks ago-just two days ago I saw the flaky spots on the front leg. Where the spot is flaky there is no hair-none of this seems to bother the mare at all. The vet doesn't seem to be able to name the problem. It has never seemed infected or wet until he debrided the back leg. It is, however, unsightly. I started trying desitin yesterday and I will check it today. Thanks. kacy
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Vickiann
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Posted on Monday, Nov 6, 2006 - 10:56 am:
I've had luck clearing up a similar problem simply by rubbing with Betadine (Povidone-Iodine) solution with cotton pads for a few days.
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Member:
Paul303
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Posted on Tuesday, Nov 7, 2006 - 12:42 am:
Kacy, Don't forget to let us know how things go, please.
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Nov 7, 2006 - 6:01 am:
Since the place is small, and the back leg responded to the silvadene, you could probably use it successfully on the front if the Desitin fails.
DrO
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New Member:
Kacy
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Posted on Tuesday, Nov 7, 2006 - 9:34 pm:
For info-I have tried Tinactin with Desitin over it and can't really tell if things are better. I will do a good cleaning this weekend and check out the spots. I will use vegetable oil to remove the Desitin and let you know how it looks. Thx Kacy
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New Member:
Kacy
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Posted on Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 - 10:33 pm:
The tinactin and desitin seem to work in clearing up the spots.
Thanks for all your advice.
Kacy
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Member:
Ella
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Posted on Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 - 11:45 am:
I have had dried crusty spots on the lower legs from irritation when urine splashes when they pee. The acid in the urine irritates the skin. If it is this it will be primarily on the front of the cannon bone on the hind legs. Geldings and Studs may get some on the front legs as well. If it is this you just need to be fastidious in cleaning their legs and use more bedding for less splash.
Ella 
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