Bump

[MuGuiKeu]

Hello!

I'd like to know if this white bump on his lip is normal. He's eating normally. Thank you!

 

[Hayleyy]

Do you have any more photos? Maybe circle the part you're worried about.
The only thing I can see is the white stuff which may a damaged slime coat or fungus forming? These could indicate a wound. Someone with a more trained eye than me might be able to help more.
What are your water parameters and temperature?

 

[MuGuiKeu]

The white skin is due to a cream given by a vet to treat a precious bump.

 

[MuGuiKeu]

Here is a photo of the previous bump in February.

 

[Hayleyy]

Oh wow!! Looks like it is starting to heal at least? The bump might just be the last bit of the wound?
I don't know about using creams on axolotls, I've never heard of it? What did the vet say was the original bump from? And why did they recommend a cream?

 

[MuGuiKeu]

My axolotl had hit the glass, hence the bump. The drug was bayotic otic drops to apply on the bump to prevent an infection. Indeed, my axolotl naturally has yellow / golden iridophores on the mouth. The vet did not know if there was a bacterial infection or not, so she gave me this treatment just in case. After the treatment, the bump has disappeared. However, yesterday I noticed a white bump like a pimple in the same place as in February. If it's a bump, what should I do?

The first picture is after the first bump has disappeared (after the treatment). The other two photos were taken yesterday. You can see his "pimple".

 

[Hayleyy]

Interesting! I've only ever heard of liquid treatments added to the water.
It kind of looks like a skin tag, but I don't know if axolotl's get them. Maybe he has bumped into the glass again? I would just keep an eye on it. Watch out for any fungus, keep temps optimal.

 

[MuGuiKeu]

I will watch him carefully. If I see that the bump grows after a week, I will start treatment again. Fingers crossed!