What’s this white dot?

[ChamGirl277]

I was going to feed Picasso when I saw this:

I did not see this there yesterday. What is it and is it a concern?!

 

[kinyonga]

Looks like a papilloma...sadly.

 

[ChamGirl277]

What can be done to help him (if anything, or is it going to stay there/regrow if removed)? Also, how could he have gotten it?
Is there anything else it could be?

 

[kinyonga]

This might help...
https://wagwalking.com/reptile/condition/papilloma-in-lizards

 

[ChamGirl277]

Yes, that was helpful.
One thing, however. None of the causes applied to Picasso. He is the only lizard in the house, and I have not been in contact with any other lizards.

 

[Lindasjackson]

I’m sorry Picasso has developed this! It has to be frustrating!

 

[kinyonga]

How was he kept before you got him? Breeder could have lizards in his care that have it.

 

[ChamGirl277]

How was he kept before you got him? Breeder could have lizards in his care that have it.

I got him over a year and a half ago. Also, I believe Picasso was kept in a cage by himself. The breeder was very careful and particular about the health of his chameleons.
The only possibility I can think of is a lizard I watched for a friend about 4-5 months ago. They were separated and didn’t share the same anything, but I could’ve given it to him, if the lizard had it (which she showed no signs of). Still, I suppose it’s possible.
One last question (unless more arise later). Should I take him to the vet in the immediate future?
Thank you for all your help @kinyonga!

 

[ChamGirl277]

I’m sorry Picasso has developed this! It has to be frustrating!

Thanks. Yeah, it is a little frustrating. More surprising than anything though.

 

[MissSkittles]

One of my girls had a tiny papilloma earlier in the year. Just to confirm what it was, I took her to the vet and he excised it completely and sent for biopsy. So far it hasn’t grown back and she just has a tiny scar.

 

[Thatcher]

 

[kinyonga]

You said..."Should I take him to the vet in the immediate future?"... I would get it removed soon if it was my pet.ey grow big and ugly.

 

[kinyonga]

This might help...
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/papilloma-virus.150662/