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Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:21 pm Post subject: Incomplete Shedding (dysecdysis)
Incomplete Shedding (dysecdysis)
Incomplete shedding of the skin or difficulty in shedding of the skin. This may shrink as it dries and could cut off circulation to the area where the skin remains. It may eventually result in loss of extremities or systemic infection.
Physical Symptoms:
Skin remaining after a shed, especially in the area of toes, crests or spikes, tails, tail tips, and dewlaps.
Cause/Transmission:
May be attributed to poor husbandry, stress, systemic disease, endocrinological disorders, scarring, dehydration, skin infections, or dietary problems.
Treatment:
Remove old skin by soaking the animal in a tepid water bath and then gently rubbing the affected area. This may need to be done over a period of days. If the tissue underneath suffers from necrosis, bathe it with a disinfectant or povidone iodine solution. Consult your veterinarian especially if the condition continues.
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