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Sweet Itch & Mane or Tail Itching (Horse)Updated 19 days ago

Natural care for horses with sensitive summer skin. 💚

Warm weather brings insects – and itching. Many horses react to bites from midges and gnats with sweet itch, especially along the mane, tail and belly line. Doderm helps calm the skin and support natural recovery – without cortisone.

How to recognise sweet itch

  • Intense itching and rubbing against fences or walls

  • Hair loss, redness or scabs on mane or tail

  • Moist or crusty skin areas

  • Restlessness, especially in the evening

Early care makes a big difference – the sooner the skin is calmed, the less severe the reaction.

How to care for your horse correctly

1️⃣ Clean the area – Gently clean affected skin with water or mild shampoo, then pat dry carefully.

2️⃣ Apply Skin RepairGel Horse – Apply thinly 1–2× daily to irritated areas. It soothes, cools and cares for the skin barrier.

3️⃣ For severe itching or weeping skin: Use Skin RepairGel Mini for 1–2 days first, then continue with Skin RepairGel Horse.

4️⃣ Repeat regularly, especially during midge season.

Why Doderm works so well here

  • Soothing: Colostrum antibodies & plant-based ingredients reduce itching and inflammation.
  • Protective: Ceramides & hyaluronic acid strengthen the skin barrier.
  • Natural: Free from cortisone, antibiotics & synthetic preservatives.
  • Nourishing: Supplies the skin with moisture and promotes regeneration.

💚 Result: The skin becomes supple, redness subsides — and your horse can enjoy the grazing season again.

Frequently asked questions

How long should I use Doderm? Throughout the entire eczema season — ideally preventively before the first warm days.

Can I use Doderm under a rug? Yes, the gel absorbs quickly and isn't greasy — ideal under sweet itch rugs.

Does Doderm help with tail and mane breakage too? Yes, by strengthening the skin, hair regrowth improves.

When to see a vet?

  • If the skin is open or heavily weeping
  • With extensive inflammation or secondary infections
  • If your horse shows persistent itching despite care

For chronic sweet itch, a combination of care, rug & dietary adjustment may be beneficial — discuss this with your vet.

Product recommendation

  • Daily care: Skin RepairGel Horse – strengthens & protects sensitive horse skin
  • Acute: Skin RepairGel Mini – fast relief for severe itching

💚 Try risk-free: Request a sample at [email protected] 📦 Order directly: Fast, secure & reliable via our shop.

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