The hypersensitivity to the saliva injected when midges, sand flies and other insects bite, causes horses to itch and then rub themselves, which often leads to inflamed and broken skin. The condition is known as sweet itch.
It typically affects the;
- Mane
- Tail
Although it can also affect
- The entire dorsal midline
- Flanks
- Ventral midline
In the UK sweet itch usually occurs between April and October.
Symptoms of Sweet Itch
- Itchiness
- Hair loss
- Skin thickening
- Crusting
- Redness
Can Equissage help with sweet itch?
Equissage cannot help in the cause of sweet itch as such treatment equates to keeping the horse and offending midges apart.
However Equissage can help to heal with the affected areas of skin and can also reduce the risk of skin thickening by promoting localised circulation. This is by means of exercising the minute muscles of the lymphatic system which then works to eliminate wastes and toxins, allowing in all the fresh nutrients vital to healing of the affected skin.
For more information please call 0800 072 1180, email us at info@equissage.co.uk or request a FREE TRIAL
Application
For treating sweet itch, use the Pad for the standard 20 minute session on a lower rather than higher setting (No.3-No.4) as the heat-promoting properties could result in increased itchiness. Do not use the Hand Unit on broken skin but it could be used around crusted areas to help localised circulation to aid healing.
