Dwarf hamster with symmetrical bald patchs

[sightofthesun01]

Hello! This is my first time posting here so I'm sorry if I make some mistakes.

I have a female winter white hamster named Tofu, and I've noticed recently that she has two symmetrical patches with less fur on her hindquarters. (It's not completely bald - it just looks like there is less fur there) The patches are small and not easily noticeable as well. I haven't weighted her, but she looks like she's lost weight - she looked a little overweight before, but she looks about normal to skinny now. Tofu's only about 4 months old, so it's not a sign of old age. Could it be kidney problems? Her behavior hasn't changed so I'm not sure if she's sick or not, but I got very worried after doing some research. Has anyone else had this happen to their hamsters?

[Dodo]

Hello! I might be wrong but it seems like you’re describing her scent glands. Hamsters have one on each side, quite small, noticeable because there is no fur.

[Ria P]

Hi and welcome to HC!

I'd weigh her and then weigh her again in a week to see if she's losing weight or not. If she's losing weight for no obvious reason or shows signs of being unwell i'd ask a vet for advice.
Is she eating and drinking ok? Does her water bottle work? Are her teeth ok?