Ringworm (Dermatophytosis)
Contagious fungal infection of the upper skin layers (usually Trichophyton/Microsporum) with circular, scaly, hairless patches. Highly contagious between horses and transmissible to humans (zoonosis).
Veterinary care required
This condition belongs in veterinary diagnosis and treatment. Compounds are at most supportive.
Priority · vet & management
Diagnosis (fungal culture/microscopy) and therapy should be clarified by the vet; because of the contagion risk, hygiene, isolation and equipment disinfection are central.
Possible causes
- · dermatophytes (Trichophyton equinum, Microsporum spp.)
- · direct animal contact
- · contaminated grooming kit/saddle/rug contact
- · young, old or immunocompromised horses more susceptible
Supportive compounds · supplementary feed, not medication
Zinc
AMGFEI freecofactor for skin/keratin metabolism
Compound profile →Spirulina
AMGFEI freediscussed as immune-modulating (adjunctive)
Compound profile →Rosehip
AMGFEI freevitamin C / polyphenol source, discussed as antioxidant
Compound profile →Linseed
AMGFEI freeomega-3 for the skin barrier
Compound profile →Prevention
Individual grooming kit per horse, cleaning/disinfection of equipment and quarantine of newly stabled horses lower the transmission risk.
Equiterna's take
Equiterna links fungal susceptibility to immune status and skin barrier — but the contagion-hygiene side remains veterinary-led.
Usage note
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