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Causes of Dysecdysis

Excessive skin sloughing

-          Burns

-          Dirty environment

-          Mites/ticks

-          Hypothyroidism

-          Frost damage

-          Nutritional causes

Excessive skin sloughing of scouts (chelonians)

-          High- protein/ low Ca:P diets

-          Hypo/hypervitaminosis

-          Infection: local, renal,
-          septicaemia

-          Rapid growth

Retains slough

-          Dehydration

-          Dermatitis

-          Ectoparasites

-          Poor husbandry (e.g. Low RH, too hot, lack of abrasive surfaces)

-          Malnutrition

-          Old scarring
REF

J.Girling, S and Raiti,P (2004) BSAVA Manual of Reptiles Second Edition. Wareham, Dorset, uk. Fusion design. Page 348
JR + MG

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Treatment for MBD varies depending on the severity of the disease. The condition may take as long as 6 months to resolve, mild conditions will resolve quicker.Treatment consists of a twice daily dose of calcium supplement (200-500mg). This is administered orally or via an injection. An injectable dose of vitamin D3 is also recommended.
To help further it is required to be exposed to unfiltered ultra-violet light and ensure the temperature is regulated regularly.
Ackerman.L  D.V.M
The Biology, Husbandry and Health Care of Reptiles Volume III
T.F.H Publications:Hampshire

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The process of shedding involves the forming of anew skin beneath the old one. Once this is complete enzymes and fluid is secreted between the two skin layers. This lifts the old layer and separates the two, this lasts for 5-7 days on average.
After another 5-7 days the skin is shed, in the case of the snake, in one piece from head to tail.
It is initiated in snakes by rubbing the face on a abrasive surface to loosen the first piece of the old skin layer. W hen the skin fails to peel or break off in any way, completely or in parts, this is called dysecdysis.

REF
Girling,S 2003
Veterinary nursing of Exotic Pets
First Edition, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia, Publisher: Blackwell

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This is due to several factors that may occur singly or together: improper vitamin/mineral supplementation, inadequate heat, an inappropriate diet or feeding schedule, and insufficient exposure to an ultraviolet-B light source.

REF
Vosjoli P , (1992), Green Water Dragons,   Advanced Vivarium Systems Inc US: US

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Egg binding or Dystocia is a common disease among female reptiles and birds. There are a variety of different things that can cause egg binding, the most common causes are; poor maintenance conditions, the activity of other terrarium occupants, incorrect nutrition and lack of suitable egg laying sites.
DW & Sir LM

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egg laying reptiles can produce eggs even when a male is not present, risk of unable to pass formed eggs
compulsive egg  laying can be a strong sign your reptile is egg binding
also female shows signs of a swelling in the cloacal region or a cloacal prolapse
you may also see and notify a change of behavior in your animal, this can be a first sign for you to notice that something is wrong with your animal
ABBIE WATTON

book:  Hackbarth R, 1985, Reptile Diseases, 1st edition, Germany    : Franckh'sche Verlagshandlung

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The earliest and most obvious symptom in young animals is a soft, flexible lower jaw, making feeding difficult, this can be caused by an improper diet.
In larger animals more severe symptoms include fibrous osteodystrophy.

Vosjoli, 1992, reen Water Dragons

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MBD is not actually a single disease but a term used to label a collection of medical disorders that affects the function of the bones. Furthermore, this disease can affect both humans and animals. However, when referring to animals Metabolic Bone Diseases are very common in captive herpetofauna.

Douglas R. Mader
Reptile Medicine and Surgery
Second Edition
Page 841
Published by Elsevier in 2006

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make sure that the environment has the right temperature and humidity, as well as correct nesting box. Ensure they are properly hydrated prior to starting treatment. Oxytocin is normally effective to cause contractions and removal of the egg. If diagnosed with  Hypocalcaemia treat with calcium gluconate.

Simon J. Girling - BSAVA Manual of Reptiles- second edition-

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Flexible jaw identified by the animal having difficulties during feeding
Fibrous Osteodystrophy - Defects to the musculoskeletal system
Limping
Decreased appetite
L.Ackerman 1997 Biology, Husbandary and Health Care of Reptiles 1st edition
Volume III
Page 589-590

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Some of the causes are:
Inappropriate feeding schedule/diet
Improper light and/or heat source
Insufficient mineral/supplement intake
Imbalance in the levels of calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D in their bodies
Vosjoli 1992 Green Water Dragons US

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A common cause of dysecdysis is dehydration so this reduces the fluid which is used to separate the old and new layers of skin.
Malnourishment can also cause dysecdysis because it decreases the number of enzymes which are used to separate the layers of skin.

REF
Girling 2003
Veterinary nursing of Exotic Pets
First Edition,, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia, Publisher: Blackwell

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Females show signs of swelling around their cloaca because they are straining so much. The females also show signs of discharge and an increase in body weight. They become irritated which causes them to have a change in personality maybe becoming depressed which is normally a first sign of egg binding along with them being lethargic.  Along with their cloaca becoming swollen their abdomen also shows some signs of being swollen.
Emma Glover
REF

Publishers: Vosjoli, Mailloux, Donoghue, Klingenberg, Cole 2001
The Bearded Dragon Manual
Page 138

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Hackbarth R, 1985, Reptile Diseases, 1st edition, Germany: Franckh'sche Verlagshandlung