Large Hair Loss On Head

[webby]

our camel is loosing large large ammounts of hair on his nose,ears and face.
it almost looks like mage that dogs get.you can see his skin.maybe it is fleas or something but i cant see any.
if any one know something could they please reply ASAP.
THANKS

[webby]

i really need some info guys the condition is worsening
PLEASE

[3droms]

I have no experience with camels suffering hair loss so the following is from a book I own:-
Mange - starts in armpits and groin. Initially there is small bumps, then hairloss , then thickening of the skin and severe itching.
Ringworm - hairless spots with thick geyish white crusts. Usually only occurs with young animals.
Lice and Fleas - usually most obvious on flanks and shoulders. Causes hair loss, itchiness and irritation.

[ozcamelgirl]

Hi
Tessa lost a large amount of hair from her rear end, legs and face a few years ago. It wasn't mange, but a parasite that had the same effect, and we had to give her 3 injections over a couple of weeks. The treatment was the same as for mange. Thankfully we have a great vet and he was right on with the treatment. She starting clearing up straight away and it hasn't come back.
In the short term, you can possibly relieve it by plastering the bald spots with sorbolene cream, hemp cream or similar thick goo.
Good luck with it.

[webby]

thanks it might help

[camelsinfrance]

Be careful around the eyes, but we had a parasite problem and were advised to apply a thin solution of Ivomectin on a cotton wool pad, cleared up within a few days... has he / she lost it anywhere else - isn't it spring down under???

[webby]

no, no where else and yess it is spring..
it is slowly clearing up we think

[3droms]

what did you end up treating it with? Did you find the cause?

Glad it's clearing up.

[webby]

umm well we havnt treated it with anything.it hasnt gotten worse but it think it is slowly going away but there are still small spots left around his face.
thanks