Sarcoids and using Xterra?

AlwaysAppy · 09-28-2007, 09:11 AM

Quick question for you all. My gelding has a sarcoid on his cheek. Because of the location surgical removal is not really an option due to the facial nerve that runs along the same path. I have been trying a holistic cream that doesn't really seem to be working and I have been told about something called Xterra (sp?) Does anyone have experience with this product? How well did it work? sideeffects? Thank you all for your help. This sarcoid is getting really frustrating!

Amrwmblds2 · 09-28-2007, 09:23 AM

I use to own a Dutch Warmblood gelding (gray) who had a sarcoid on the under side of his belly back towards his sheath. It was located on a major blood vessel, so removing was risky, and it would probably come back anyway. We tried several times to tie it off, and it would reappear as soon as it fell off.

We began to use Xterra (also called Indian mud) on the sarcoid and it worked extrmely well.

I remember a tiny tiny container of Xterra being rather expensive ($100?- of course this is when Xterra was relatively new)

Sarcoids are a pain, but I do think the Xterra shrank the sarcoid down to nothing pretty fast and slowed its growth. I always had a container on hand for when it would begin to reappear.

Wear gloves when applying!

AlwaysAppy · 09-28-2007, 09:25 AM

What exactly is Xterra? you say wear gloves is it fairly costic?

beth55051 · 09-28-2007, 09:27 AM

Yes, it is caustic. I never really had any problems with getting it on my hands other than maybe a tiny bit of burning, but then I always washed it off fairly quickly.

Amrwmblds2 · 09-28-2007, 09:38 AM

I may still have a container somewhere, I can't say for sure what is in it.
It was more than a few years ago now that I used it.

My vet just said to wear gloves when applying, it never seemed to cause ANY discomfort to my horse though.

cameo05 · 09-28-2007, 09:47 AM

when I used it my vet told me that it basically caused the area to sloth off. I think that is how you say it. Just apply it to the area and no where else. Wear gloves to keep it from doing your skin the way that it is working on your horse.. Bought some 2 years ago and it (for me) was 159.00 then.

walkerfarms · 09-28-2007, 09:48 AM

I have a paint that developed two scarcoids and I tried the exterra,after putting it on for 4 days and then waiting about a week it would sluff off but would come right back. I did the same treatment 4 times and was not satisfied,took her to another vet. He recommended treating them with cisplatin which is injected in to the scarcoid every 10 days for a total of 4 treatments. The treatment is rather expensive (150.00 per visit). She also developed 2 more after we started treatments so we had a total of 7 treatments to get them all treated but they are shrinking and looking much better. Cisplatin is a cancer fighting drug. You can also look up scarcoids on this website,there are a lot of posts on scarcoids from people who have dealt with them . Good luck with whatever treatment you use.

divinemisselle · 09-28-2007, 09:50 AM

When my mare had a mass of sarcoid tumors in her girth area, I used Plantar's Wart remover from the pharmacy, with my vet's approval. They were gone in less than six treatments and haven't returned! Runs around $20.00.

walkerfarms · 09-28-2007, 09:52 AM

Her is another website for somethig like exterra www.altcancercream.com They have several products and are a lot cheaper than exterra.

walkerfarms · 09-28-2007, 09:55 AM

I have a paint that developed two scarcoids and I tried the exterra,after putting it on for 4 days and then waiting about a week it would sluff off but would come right back. I did the same treatment 4 times and was not satisfied,took her to another vet. He recommended treating them with cisplatin which is injected in to the scarcoid every 10 days for a total of 4 treatments. The treatment is rather expensive (150.00 per visit). She also developed 2 more after we started treatments so we had a total of 7 treatments to get them all treated but they are shrinking and looking much better. Cisplatin is a cancer fighting drug. You can also look up scarcoids on this website,there are a lot of posts on scarcoids from people who have dealt with them . Good luck with whatever treatment you use.I made a mistake go to horsecity.com to find information about treatments for scarcoids

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09-28-2007, 09:11 AM
AlwaysAppy Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 214	Sarcoids and using Xterra? Quick question for you all. My gelding has a sarcoid on his cheek. Because of the location surgical removal is not really an option due to the facial nerve that runs along the same path. I have been trying a holistic cream that doesn't really seem to be working and I have been told about something called Xterra (sp?) Does anyone have experience with this product? How well did it work? sideeffects? Thank you all for your help. This sarcoid is getting really frustrating! __________________ He knows when you're happy He knows when you're comfortable He knows when you're confident And he always knows when you have carrots. ~Author Unknown

09-28-2007, 09:23 AM
Amrwmblds2 Coming two Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,583	I use to own a Dutch Warmblood gelding (gray) who had a sarcoid on the under side of his belly back towards his sheath. It was located on a major blood vessel, so removing was risky, and it would probably come back anyway. We tried several times to tie it off, and it would reappear as soon as it fell off. We began to use Xterra (also called Indian mud) on the sarcoid and it worked extrmely well. I remember a tiny tiny container of Xterra being rather expensive ($100?- of course this is when Xterra was relatively new) Sarcoids are a pain, but I do think the Xterra shrank the sarcoid down to nothing pretty fast and slowed its growth. I always had a container on hand for when it would begin to reappear. Wear gloves when applying! __________________ www.NewEnglandWarmbloods.com Breeding and Training Quality Sporthorses

09-28-2007, 09:25 AM
AlwaysAppy Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 214	What exactly is Xterra? you say wear gloves is it fairly costic? __________________ He knows when you're happy He knows when you're comfortable He knows when you're confident And he always knows when you have carrots. ~Author Unknown

09-28-2007, 09:27 AM
beth55051 Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Central Minnesota Posts: 8,389	Yes, it is caustic. I never really had any problems with getting it on my hands other than maybe a tiny bit of burning, but then I always washed it off fairly quickly. __________________ Make that 6 years! *If at the end of the day, all you have left is your integrity and honor. Then hold your head up, because that's more than most have.*

09-28-2007, 09:38 AM
Amrwmblds2 Coming two Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,583	I may still have a container somewhere, I can't say for sure what is in it. It was more than a few years ago now that I used it. My vet just said to wear gloves when applying, it never seemed to cause ANY discomfort to my horse though. __________________ www.NewEnglandWarmbloods.com Breeding and Training Quality Sporthorses

09-28-2007, 09:47 AM
cameo05 Pasture Pet Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 12,404	when I used it my vet told me that it basically caused the area to sloth off. I think that is how you say it. Just apply it to the area and no where else. Wear gloves to keep it from doing your skin the way that it is working on your horse.. Bought some 2 years ago and it (for me) was 159.00 then. __________________ Life is a bed of roses, until you meet up with thorns.

09-28-2007, 09:48 AM
walkerfarms Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TY TY Georgia Posts: 484	I have a paint that developed two scarcoids and I tried the exterra,after putting it on for 4 days and then waiting about a week it would sluff off but would come right back. I did the same treatment 4 times and was not satisfied,took her to another vet. He recommended treating them with cisplatin which is injected in to the scarcoid every 10 days for a total of 4 treatments. The treatment is rather expensive (150.00 per visit). She also developed 2 more after we started treatments so we had a total of 7 treatments to get them all treated but they are shrinking and looking much better. Cisplatin is a cancer fighting drug. You can also look up scarcoids on this website,there are a lot of posts on scarcoids from people who have dealt with them . Good luck with whatever treatment you use.

09-28-2007, 09:50 AM
divinemisselle Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 8,375	When my mare had a mass of sarcoid tumors in her girth area, I used Plantar's Wart remover from the pharmacy, with my vet's approval. They were gone in less than six treatments and haven't returned! Runs around $20.00. __________________ . Lead me not into temptation..... I can find it just fine on my own.....

09-28-2007, 09:52 AM
walkerfarms Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TY TY Georgia Posts: 484	Her is another website for somethig like exterra www.altcancercream.com They have several products and are a lot cheaper than exterra.

09-28-2007, 09:55 AM
walkerfarms Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TY TY Georgia Posts: 484	I have a paint that developed two scarcoids and I tried the exterra,after putting it on for 4 days and then waiting about a week it would sluff off but would come right back. I did the same treatment 4 times and was not satisfied,took her to another vet. He recommended treating them with cisplatin which is injected in to the scarcoid every 10 days for a total of 4 treatments. The treatment is rather expensive (150.00 per visit). She also developed 2 more after we started treatments so we had a total of 7 treatments to get them all treated but they are shrinking and looking much better. Cisplatin is a cancer fighting drug. You can also look up scarcoids on this website,there are a lot of posts on scarcoids from people who have dealt with them . Good luck with whatever treatment you use.I made a mistake go to horsecity.com to find information about treatments for scarcoids Last edited by walkerfarms : 09-28-2007 at 10:03 AM.