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I have a young female hairless...

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Question
I have a young female hairless hamster, and she has been getting these
sores on her back. We were told to get carefresh litter for her. But
recently it has gotten worse. What else could it be ?  

Answer
Hi there!  It does sound as though an allergy is present, but it also seems that perhaps these sores have become infected.  Taking her to a veterinarian for antibiotics would be the only way to cure an infection, if there is in fact one present.  Giving her a bath with baby shampoo may help clean the sores and progress the healing.
Hope this helps!
Hilary