What Are Papillomas on Horses?

 

Papillomas refer to small, grey, irregular bumps that look like warts. They are most commonly seen on the nostrils and muzzle or on thinly-haired areas of the body. (Such as the eyelids or front legs.) This form of "acne" results from a virus with an infection with the Equine Hepes virus with an incubation of up to 60 days. These warts are contagious to other young horses but will resolve on their own in one to nine months without treatment. It's not unusual for the skin to crack and bleed, or for papilloma warts to break off in areas that are mobile. (Like on the lips of nose) Papillomas mostly affect horses under 18 months old and it's very rare yet, not impossible, to an older horse to get them. 

If a wart infected area became inflamed and sore, you can treat these spots with over-the-counter antiseptics or a topical moisturizing lotion for cracked skin, and keep the section clean. Older horses can only get papillomas once in their entire lifetime. 

If left untreated, papillomas can grow rapidly and get really big in one spot, causing a lot of pain when they bleed, and crack. Although they start off small, they can eventually become big and blistery, and this can be dangerous for your horse, if the papillomas developed around the eye/s or muzzle (lips, and nose area.) They can lead to sever damage. 

If your horse is suspected with a health issue, consult your vet straight away.  

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