Strange Dark Patch of Skin

[guidofatherof5]

The other day I noticed this unusual looking dark patch on one of my female T.radixes.
It isn't swollen and doesn't have any discharge. It is tender to the touch as she pulls away from contact with that area.
The scales even look different in that area.
It isn't a burn or a pressure wound. If you look closely on the dorsal you can see it appears to involve the skin more then anything.
I treated the area with a small amount of Silver Sulfadiazine but am not sure if that's the way to go.
Her attitude is normal along with her habits.
Any thoughts would be great.

[EasternGirl]

Wow...my first guess would be a burn...or some sort of friction burn. Could she have rubbed it up against something rough? Maybe the area was itchy and she was rubbing it repeatedly against something? Either that or something is going on under the scales. I might try some antibiotic ointment.

[chris-uk]

What are the edges of the scales like? At first glance it looks similar to Adora's skin when she reacted to the anto-inflammatory injections. The edges of her scales crinkled and then the scales dropped off and a big scab formed over the top.
If there's no chance of an injury I'd suggest a fungal infection?
I'm assuming you already isolated her in case it's something contagious.

[guidofatherof5]

What are the edges of the scales like? At first glance it looks similar to Adora's skin when she reacted to the anto-inflammatory injections. The edges of her scales crinkled and then the scales dropped off and a big scab formed over the top.
If there's no chance of an injury I'd suggest a fungal infection?
I'm assuming you already isolated her in case it's something contagious.

Yes. She's not happy to be alone and in a tub.

I'll have to bust out the macro lens and get a few more photos.

[EasternGirl]

Fungal infection...I did not think of that. Perhaps a call to the vet would be an idea? I know you have a good relationship with your vet. Maybe you could just bounce some ideas off of him.

[guidofatherof5]

Fungal infection...I did not think of that. Perhaps a call to the vet would be an idea? I know you have a good relationship with your vet. Maybe you could just bounce some ideas off of him.

I know he would probably like to see this and money is tight right now. It's worth a call anyway. Thanks Marnie.

[katach]

If there is no injury, my thought was a possible fungal infection as well. Does she soak a lot?

[-MARWOLAETH-]

You can buy anti fungal ointment for reptiles.

[jitami]

Good luck with her, Steve. It is curious.

[ProXimuS]

I don't have any experience with reptiles injuries or anything, but my first thought(if it's not a burn or scrape)was possible fungal infection Good luck, and keep us posted!