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Is your furry family member persistently scratching and losing hair? If so, your furbaby may be suffering from red mange, a common parasitic skin disease that affects dogs. Red mange is also known as demodectic mange. It is caused by an overgrowth of mites that live in the hair follicles and oil glands of the skin. While this condition can be distressing for dogs and their owners, the good news is that with prompt diagnosis and treatment, most dogs can fully recover from red mange quickly. Read how!