22/08/2026
-Dysecdysis in Gecko-
Dysecdysis refers to an incomplete or abnormal ecdysis in which retained shed remains attached to the skin, particularly around the digits, distal limbs, or tail tip.
👉In geckos, retained shed around the toes is clinically important because desiccated skin may constrict the digits, impairing local perfusion and potentially resulting in ischemia, tissue necrosis, and digital loss.
👉Common predisposing factors include inadequate humidity, dehydration, inappropriate temperature gradients, nutritional deficiencies, and suboptimal husbandry.
👉Therefore, dysecdysis should not be regarded solely as a dermatological problem but may indicate an underlying husbandry or systemic disorder.
👉Clinical management focuses on correcting the underlying environmental factors and carefully removing retained shed without causing epidermal trauma. Early intervention is particularly important when retained skin forms a constrictive band around the digits.