Are these cysts or more sinister

[cosmicwolf4]

These are pics of my friend's Bearded dragon. She took him to the vet who said they were only cysts. She isn't so sure, so I said I would ask here if anyone has seen them before. She is going to take him to a Herp vet as soon as she finds one in the area. (Mackay) All ideas would be appreciated, including vet details if possible
Thanks guys, she's worried out of her mind about him

 

[TheReptileShop]

They are not cysts they are a fungal infection that is highly contagous and is usually associated with damp cold enclosures.If you slice them of they will just grow back, a bit like a wort.I think it's actual name is dermatophatis or something that sounds like that.Treatment will include keeping the animal nice and warm and on a clean floor with maybe a course of antibiotics.Hope this helps a little.

 

[1issie]

He seems comfortable on his back!!,on to the topic,what is cyst??

 

[cosmicwolf4]

They are not cysts they are a fungal infection that is highly contagous and is usually associated with damp cold enclosures.If you slice them of they will just grow back, a bit like a wort.I think it's actual name is dermatophatis or something that sounds like that.Treatment will include keeping the animal nice and warm and on a clean floor with maybe a course of antibiotics.Hope this helps a little.

I have copied and reposted it to her facebook page. Thanks for the reply, she will get him to a vet. Her animals are her life and she's worried sick about him and now will be about the others he shares with.

 

[cosmicwolf4]

He seems comfortable on his back!!,on to the topic,what is cyst??

A cyst is a lump, that can be either soft and fluid filled or hard. It can be caused by an infection, or by rubbing on something hard. These ones look to be quite soft. I'm hoping he will be ok, he's a lovely little guy and very friendly