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𝐋𝐞𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐛?

Leg dermatitis can show up as scabs, crust, swelling, hair loss, or thickened skin… and the cause isn’t always obvious. Some clear with basic care. Others need targeted treatment and a vet’s help.

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙮𝙥𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙚𝙜 𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨:
• Pastern Dermatitis (aka scratches or mud fever) – triggered by bacteria and moisture
• Photosensitivity – from sun exposure after certain plants or meds, affects white skin
• Contact Dermatitis – reaction to topicals, bedding, or irritants
• Mites – cause thick skin, itchiness, scabs, especially in feathered legs
• Fungus – ringworm or yeast mimicking other conditions
• Vasculitis – immune-related, can ulcerate and mimic severe scratches
• CPL – seen in drafts, causes swelling and skin folds over time

When in doubt, a skin culture or biopsy can help. Misdiagnosing can make it worse—especially if you reach for the wrong ointment or steroid.

Keep legs clean and dry, avoid over-washing, and don’t guess!

Pictured: A case of dry scratches or dry heel. This horse was kept in a sandy turnout and developed painful cracks and swelling in his white legs. The sand kept the area too dry and irritated. It finally healed with stall rest and daily treatment: scrubbing, ointment, and wraps.

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