Raw spot on scale below tip of mouth

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Hedoraht

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So my dragon has started shedding recently, and his shed at the tip of his mouth has started to peel off, but the area under it looks a bit raw now, and the part right above the scale in his mouth has turned red.
I've been treating it with a diluted benzene iodine solution on a swab twice a day to avoid any infection, but I'm wondering if this is any cause for concern.
 

Drache613

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Hello,

If he has rubbed his mouth while trying to shed, that is probably what's caused the problem.
You can try getting a raw, unpasteurized honey, or manuka honey, to help stave off any type
of infection. Keeping it clean with the diluted betadine is fine, as well. The honey has better
antibacterial/antimicrobial effects than just betadine alone will.
Does it seem to be bothering him?

Tracie
 

Hedoraht

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Thanks, I will try some raw honey, thankfully I have some.
He is showing no obvious signs of pain or discomfort, a side from normal shedding.
Edit: Image of him.
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Edit: I've noticed a small yellowish bump start forming in the middle of the scale, which I imagine is a blister?
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