Oh yes I understand how you came about that info and it is a VERY common misconception. Neo is in essence fine for the minor bite wound or teeny scratch. Dabbed on once and not repeated. (Although I'll reiterate that I don't use anything oil based on my reptiles) I'm guessing that this was repeated a few times and sloughed on. Which is not what to do even once for scale rot. You pretty much trapped the nasty fungus or bacteria on him and then oiled up his scales so they were nice and soft and more prone to more infection. (Think of oiling leather boots to keeps them from cracking) The flaking is what happens when oil is introduce to their scales it again softens them and they fall off.
There are two main causes for scales rot. One is a fungus and the other is a bacterial infection. This is why he should be seen by a vet. But your worst enemy is wetness, and bacteria. So keep him dry. Toss the neo in the trash. Even for a minor bite betadyne not only will do the trick but you won't have this problem.
Keep his enclosure dry and hospital clean and clean those sores with the beta until you get him to the vet. The vet will determine whether he may need abos and Give you the silver sulfadizine cream and tell you to keep on keeping on.




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