Black sensitive scales

[Krisuncula]

So my boy Bell has had some black irregular scales for a while now. I've been told by other beardie owners that it's most likely just blemishes or beardie acne? I had hoped that they would dissappear or at least look better after a shed or two but they haven't. Recently I have noticed a couple more. It was originally just 2 spots on his tail but now there is a spot on his back as well. I understand that it could just be a damaged scale or stuck shed. The one on his back seems to be sensitive to the touch and he doesn't particularly like it being touched. A warm soak hasn't had any noticeable affect. Does it seem to be scale rot? Fungal infection? Stuck shed?

 

[KarrieRee]

So my boy Bell has had some black irregular scales for a while now. I've been told by other beardie owners that it's most likely just blemishes or beardie acne? I had hoped that they would dissappear or at least look better after a shed or two but they haven't. Recently I have noticed a couple more. It was originally just 2 spots on his tail but now there is a spot on his back as well. I understand that it could just be a damaged scale or stuck shed. The one on his back seems to be sensitive to the touch and he doesn't particularly like it being touched. A warm soak hasn't had any noticeable affect. Does it seem to be scale rot? Fungal infection? Stuck shed?

Let's have a hbd take a look-
@AHBD

 

[AHBD]

Not really sure, it doesn't look serious but you can apply something like raw honey. Maybe dab some diluted betadine on it a couple tomes a week as well.

 

[xp29]

I discovered a week or so back that betadine is just iodine. You can buy the generic house brand and save a few bucks
The betadine at Walgreens here was 26 and change (if memory serves and that's debatable lol) but the house brand iodine was 16

 

[AHBD]

Cheapest at Walmart, about $8-$10

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

I agree, it's really hard to tell but based on the pictures it doesn't look too serious right now. The
raw unpasteurized honey or silver gel should help out.

Tracie

 

[Krisuncula]

Thank you for your help. I wouldn't be as concerned if the spots didn't seem painful for him.