The fur on its head is gone and there are scars, also on the body
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From your description, the hamster has many wounds and significant hair loss. This is likely from rubbing or infection. First put an Elizabethan collar on the hamster to stop it licking or biting the skin, then disinfect the wounds with iodine and apply anti-inflammatory ointment to see whether they slowly heal and fur regrows.
If the symptoms do not improve, take it to a vet for a skin scraping to confirm the cause and apply effective treatment.
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