Hi! As I said sarcoids, the other difficult skin condition on horses, are much more serious and I said was a different issue. The "warts" your horse has seems consistent. The Papilloma Virus is not common in older horses and takes on a different appearance. Much like the one you have described. Since this NOT a very common occurrence, it is a tough one and as I said, you have to look at it carefully. The tissue on the face and ears of the horse is different in depth and texture of the rest of the body. So the appearance on your horse would be more consistent with a wart type problem than anything more serious. Again, this is not an everyday thing. If the cosmetic part bothers you, they can be frozen or lasered off, which is what you were more concerned about since they do NOT break open and ooze. Which is great!! That was why I said that. I'm sorry if I was not more clear. I have had horses for 35 years and have only seen this a few times on thoroughbreds and a warmblood. And to be honest, they were not my horses so I did not follow up on this. I do know the Vet removed any of the growths that may have been irritated by the saddle or girth and that's all I know. My barn manager told me today, these are similar but not unlike neuro-fibroma growths that people get that look like flesh colored moles. They can be as small as a freckle or as large as a quarter. She said in humans is varies from mild to full blown elephant's man disease. And she said they are typically benign. Since she is also a consultant on horse health care, I would have to say, she has 10 years more hands on medical experience than I, and this is why the US Equestrian Team has her on payroll. I hoped this helped you.

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