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Quick question on mites

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Sorry put this as a reply to a post and thought it is better placed as a new question.


I just wanted to ask a quick question relating to mites. A lot of posts I have read relate to signs of mite infestation are hair loss and wounds on the back. Is this location always the case?
I have just noticed that one of my girls has lost hair on her front, and under her armpits and I has a few sore patches. Could this still be mites? I am taking her to the vet later I was just wondering if anyone knew what it might be?
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Mange mites typically start on the back and create a triangle of hair loss. The hair stems are typically broken.
http://www.gorgeousguineas.com/photogallery.html

There are other reasons for hair loss:
- fungal problems (often originating in the face or on the ears; hair pulls out easily with bits of skin attached)
- hormonal issues (which could be the cause for your bald patches under arm pits, especially if they are balanced on both sides?)
Here are more things that can cause hair loss:
http://www.guinealynx.info/hairloss.html
http://www.guinealynx.info/fungus.html
http://www.guinealynx.info/parasites.html
 
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