Seborrhea is a dermatological disease that is due to
overproduction of sebum.It has been found that stimulation of sebum
production occurs with increased blood supply to the skin and
increased hair growth.
Seborrhea is generally a secondary disease in horses following dermatitis or eczema.
SIGNS
Excess accumulation of skin scale within the hair of the mane and tail
Clinical disorders
Three types are there
Determine the primary cause.
Any irritant or systemic disease can also cause scaling.
TREATMENT
Seborrhea is a chronic disease.
Regular bathing withAntiseborrheic shampoos .
Good nutrition and proper management also aid in controlling seborrhea
REFERENCE
Horseman Veterinary Encyclopaedia
By Cheryl Rogers and Jeanne Wilcox
Seborrhea is generally a secondary disease in horses following dermatitis or eczema.
SIGNS
Excess accumulation of skin scale within the hair of the mane and tail
Clinical disorders
- Ectoparisitism (lice,mites)
- Fungal infections
- Bacterial infections
- Abnormal lipid metabolism
- Deficiency diseases(zinc)
- Autoimmune disease
- Endoparisitism(chronic Strongylosis)
Three types are there
- Seborrhea sicca
- seborrhea oleosa
- Seborrhea dermatitis
Determine the primary cause.
Any irritant or systemic disease can also cause scaling.
TREATMENT
Seborrhea is a chronic disease.
Regular bathing withAntiseborrheic shampoos .
Good nutrition and proper management also aid in controlling seborrhea
REFERENCE
Horseman Veterinary Encyclopaedia
By Cheryl Rogers and Jeanne Wilcox
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