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Aural Plaque (“Ear Fungus”)
| White benign growths (not a fungus) commonly found on the inner surface of a horse's ear. Can also appear as warts on the face and muzzle. May initially look like dandruff. When the crust of the plaque is removed the skin is pink. The plaque is thought to be caused by a virus and possibly spread by black flies (buffalo gnats). Black flies re common around fast running water, necessary for larval development. Preventative measures include use of insecticide/repellent and/or stabling during the day as black fly are day biters.
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 Hello, a while ago I ordered the Dermafas creme for our horse. He is a 15 year old horse with good temperament except he has the ear plaques. Yesterday we had the vet come out to tranq him and have his teeth floated. Outside of the tranquilizer we could never get close enough to applying the Dermafas creme without him becoming too awry. After the teeth floating was done we took the opportunity to apply the creme to his ear plaques. After that I spent at least 45 minutes petting his head and calmly massaging his ears. It wasn't until someone had noticed that the tranq had worn off and he was really calm while I massaged his ears. We left it on a positive note. Today my wife and I easily applied the creme inside his ears. He didn't hardly get defensive. It was like a miracle. It's too early to tell what the outcome of the creme is doing, but I see in his ears the plaques are falling off and I think he has bonded to me better. Can you run this on your testimonials page as a helpful hint for cases such as mine. Start with the same process and the tranq is probably the best way to do it, remember to be there working with the ears as the tranq wears off.
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Update:
Well I thought I would never see it, but the other day when I was putting the Dermafas creme in Shadow's ears, the upper half of both ears had no plaque in them. I cant recall when it was that I started the healing program but it wasn't that long ago. As well I put a little more creme than usual in there because I wasn't sure when I could get back to the stable. We've been having a lot of unseasonal snow storms here lately, more is better? Afterward he shook his head and the creme flew out all over me and everywhere else, it wasn't until I got back in the truck to clean myself that I realized I was covered in creme "and the aural plaques". Today I had a good look in there as now he lets me look (before: forget aboud it! ) the largest plaques are deeper in the ear but are turning somewhat brownish in colour. He is certainly a more trusting horse. I used to have to work him into a calm before I could poke around, and now I just get into it. Sorry no picture to prove, but I am working on it.
Thank you for putting my comments on your website. I can only hope that more people can find a solution to this infection through word of mouth and your product. The Vets here in Edmonton have a one track mind on this issue and I think they could be more well informed of remedies outside of their circle.
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Hello! I am sending you an update on my horse Shadow.
I haven't been able to get out to the stable as often as I have been in the past. The past 2 visits to see the horse has resulted in a whistle or two and he comes over to me without avail with his head dropped ready to take the halter. He even walks over to the tie post (where I treat his ears) on his own (I follow him there). Depending on which ear I start on he leans toward my hand while I massage in the creme, all the while blinking his eye while I rub in the creme. It's taken a couple of months of learning to trust one another. If he knows I am going to rub his ears I can approach at any angle and he won't shy away; I'm at the point now where I can run my hand from nose to ears and all over without him even getting slightly nervous. I've had to use a hackmore on him as it was the only bridle I had that I could take completely apart and assemble on him without touching his ears.
I am very happy with the Demafas product and it has certainly helped and cured a lot of trust issues I had with my horse. I have a happy horse now and isn't that what it's all about? Pictures in a few days. Thanks again!!
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Good Morning!
Well I managed to remember to bring my camera to the stable this morning. My horse greeted me with a whinny as I drove in and he came to the fence to have his ears scratched. Who would have known that Dermafas could have changed my once ailing horse? I spent a considerable amount of time massaging and scratching his ears, his head leaning into my hand and his eyes blinking and his head lowered to me? I am running low on the creme and I am using it sparingly until my next order arrives, I did however apply what I had left to his ears. Please use the pictures if you desire, the sun was pretty bright and I took what I could . In consideration of the original pictures; the applications being done here in the winter, other than the winter hair, a person can obviously see a huge difference in comparing the pictures. I started in around December I think and usually it was weather permitting due to our Alberta winters, I applied the creme a minimum of once a week. I would like to hear from other people who have tried this although a lot of people wont send you a testimonial. Good Luck and be patient is all I say to them. |
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John Shindelka
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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"I discovered your Dermafas cream a short time ago and can't say enough good about it. I'm so pleased with its healing ability that I've recommended it to our Vet and to everyone else who asks how on earth we cleared up the awful ear plaque on one of our new horses. We also use it daily for any bumps, scrapes, etc the horses come up with. In fact, I just finished ordering another 4 pack and probably should've doubled it! ...
Thank you for taking the time to read this and thank you for making such a great product"
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Sincerely
Barbara M
September 2006
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"I purchased Dermafas a few weeks ago to treat ear plaques in my horses ear. The horse had the plaques when I bought him, but I really paid no attention to them. After reading up on ear plaques and noting that most say that they are not curable, I was not expecting the results I got from your product.
Within a week I could see a difference. After 3 weeks of application all signs of the plaques are gone and the pigment has returned to the ear. It appears completely normal. I now wish I had taken pictures before and after. I highly recommend DERMAFAS."
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Marti Thompson
New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Hi from Texas.
You are welcome to use this on your Testimonial page. I just want to let you know that your cream worked just as you said it would. My Vet had told me there was not a cure for horse's ear warts and they would just eventually fall off. Well I wasn't satisfied with that so in searching the Internet I found your site and ordered your cream. I applied it twice a day and after 2 weeks the warts had gotten very small and now 2 months later are totally gone. I did share this with my Vet and gave him a jar of cream to try himself. He is now convinced it does work, thank you for developing such a healing cream.
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Sincerely,
Maryah Sautter,
Horseshoe Bay Texas
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July 7 2005
"Bailey" (aural plaque) both ears
Finally, here are some photos of Bailey’s ears as promised. As you can see, the whole of his inner ears were covered with aural plaque. The photos show his ears with a little dry skin, but loads of new hair growing back where the plaque was. The plaque started to lift off after only a couple of applications of Dermafas, and within a week Bailey’s ears had just clear, clean and healthy skin inside. Not once did the Dermafas irritate his skin. I shall continue to use the Dermafas periodically if I feel his ears are starting to get bad again. However they have remained free of the scabs since they were first removed. I will send you some more photos in the future once his ears look even better!
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Louise Clifford
West Sussex, UK
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"Anthony"
23 June 2004
The Dermafas arrived yesterday and I applied some to my horse Anthony's ears today. Once I had put some in his ear, I was surprised that he just let me gently massage the cream on the ear plaque. Previous attempts to "play" with his ears would have resulted in a trip around the stable hanging on to his neck and with an 18 hand horse that can be interesting.
21 July 2004
The cream is working well. I use it twice a day, this is the fourth week. The plaque has gone and the pink skin is turning dark to match the surrounding area. Anthony lets me play with his ears, where previously, even when doped he had to be restrained for the vet to look into them. His general nature is now improving and I now have a "happy chap". I took some photos at 3 days and 21 days. I will contact you soon to purchase some more cream.
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17 August 2004
I now apply the ointment once a day in the evening. The affected skin is smooth and light pink in colour. The dark pigment of the normal skin colour is starting to return slowly. Anthony allows me to apply the cream with no fuss and no head collar. Whereas before he would not allow contact with his ears even when doped by the vet.
16 September 2004
I apply the ointment once daily, which he accepts with no fuss, indeed he seems to like it. He allows me to put the reins over his head without any fuss. I do however have a bridle with a clip to secure the bit. I put the head piece over his neck and clip to the bit once it is in his mouth, so as not to push the head piece over his ears. He will however allow the browband to be pushed over his ears without any trouble. The memory of his irritation will take time to fade.
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30 October 2004
Anthony was inspected by my vet on thursday, it was his annual pre winter check up. The vet, who last saw Anthony before I used Dermafas, was surprised to see that the white plaque had gone and that Anthony readily accepted his ears being touched and folded to better show the affected area (on his previous visit he had to sedate him to inspect his ears).The previous plaque affected areas in Anthony's ears are now smooth pink skin which now have no lumps or raised parts.
I have also used the cream on some old scar tissue which had formed on an old injury to his hind fetlock. The cream has removed the thick flaky tissue and the area is smooth, clearly showing the scar line of the cut.
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10 January 2005
I am still only applying Dermafas to his right ear once every two days. His left ear is not being treated, only cleaned with warm water every two weeks. The right ear is now showing hair growth on the previous area of plaque. The left ear, which is not being treated, is not as smooth as the other, it is a little pinker and has some small lumps to the r/h of the previous plaque affected area. The treated ear seems to be recovering faster than the untreated one. If the untreated ear regresses I will apply the Dermafas to it again.
I am now able to bridle Anthony in a normal manner, complete with a brow band. His attitude continues to improve to humans and other horses alike.
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February 28 2005
The right ear continues to improve, as the photo shows. The left ear, to which I have not been applying Dermafas as a test for a few months, had not changed. It is drier and a little pinker than the right ear and there is no new hair growth. It seems clear that the Dermafas is continuing to soothe the skin and heal the plaque and I am applying Dermafas to both ears again as from today. I will keep you informed. If Anthony could speak he would say how thankful he is for your product. It has completely changed his attitude to life. |
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June 28, 2005
It is now 12 months since I started using Dermafas. Anthony twelve months ago was, in modern parlance, “a health and safety issue”. His ears are still plaque free, his right ear had a raised puffy area lower than the original plaque during May/early June. I suspect that biting flies or midges that were prevalent at that time were the cause of this. I am currently applying Dermafas every evening and the irritation has now gone.
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He managed to strike his own leg two weeks ago. It was quite swollen for a week. I applied Dermafas from day one and the wound has been free of infection and is healing nicely and is free from flies.
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July 2006
Anthony is still well. I apply the Dermafas two or three times a week depending on the weather. I find that when it is hot with flies around it helps keep them away. The plaque areas get a little dry, especially in summer, and the Dermafas keeps the skin pink and moist. Anthony is still easy to handle.
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Regards,
Robert Lassen,
W.Midland, United Kingdom
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"Hi, my name's Steve Luoni who's horse has ear problems. To make a long story short, I have been told that there is no cure for ear plaques. He was getting ear shy and difficult to bridle. I have tried "Panalog" ointment that was recommended by my vet. They did go from a raised white crusty scab-like consistency to a white raised lump that was spongy to the touch. Kind of like a blister. When you put pressure on them, D-J would pull away and cringe in pain. Layers were coming off, but there was no change in size or consistency. Another article said to use mineral oil. This only seemed to dry things out. They became firm and still painful..
I was given a jar of Dermafas to try and put it on every other day for a week. By week's end I noticed a BIG difference. The raised white lumps began to peel away, leaving pink skin behind. I continued the treatments 3 to 4 times a week for the next 2 weeks. There were no more raised white lumps. The flesh is pink and even with the rest of his ear. Occasionally I would wash his ear with warm water to get the residue. By this time I could even bridle him and work with his ear with minimal fuss. WOW!! If you would like copies of photos just let me know. |
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Week One: Applied Dermafas every couple of days. By end of Week One, ears were again soft and top layer of plaque was beginning to flake off. In just 2 weeks all raised lumps had flaked away leaving behind healthy pink flesh at the same level as the rest of the ear. Decreased frequency of treatment over the next 3 weeks to twice a week.
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Approximately 6 weeks after beginning natural pigment was returning.
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May 2004 - Five years later DJ continues to be plaque free!
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