Guest guest Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 > > Hi, > > My 19 month old toddler tripped and fell on the sharp side of sister's scooter that was laying on the driveway and split his forehead open yesterday. I took him to the ER last night and, contrary to my desires, they persuaded me to let them put dermabond (liquid stitches) on the cut, which did not make the opening any smaller. Should I try to get the dermabond off with hydrogen peroxide? Are there any topical treatments that will minimize the scar, since it's right in the middle of his forehead? > > Also, I okayed a tetanus vaccine (he's never been vaccinated for anything) and instead they gave him the full Diptheria, Pertusis, Tetanus combo, against my clear instructions. Is there anything I can give him to strengthen his body's response to the poison they injected him with? He's fully on the program - diet and supplements for the past 9 months and is very healthy. +++Hi Amy, I'm so sorry your toddler hurt himself. No, do not try to remove the dermabond, since it won't be easy and could cause further damage. Vaccines are dangerous, so I'm very sorry you went ahead with the shot. To counter the effects of it, give your son lots of vitamin C. Get 2,000 mg into him as quick as you can, and then give him 500 mg every hour or two while he is awake for 7 days. If it upsets his stomach give him about 1/8th of a teaspoon of baking soda mixed into 4 ounces of non-chlorinated water. If he gets loose stools, just give him a little less per hour. Also give him 2 Epsom salt baths per day. I hope that helps. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Thank you, Bee. Any recommendations to minimize the scar? > > > > Hi, > > > > My 19 month old toddler tripped and fell on the sharp side of sister's scooter that was laying on the driveway and split his forehead open yesterday. I took him to the ER last night and, contrary to my desires, they persuaded me to let them put dermabond (liquid stitches) on the cut, which did not make the opening any smaller. Should I try to get the dermabond off with hydrogen peroxide? Are there any topical treatments that will minimize the scar, since it's right in the middle of his forehead? > > > > Also, I okayed a tetanus vaccine (he's never been vaccinated for anything) and instead they gave him the full Diptheria, Pertusis, Tetanus combo, against my clear instructions. Is there anything I can give him to strengthen his body's response to the poison they injected him with? He's fully on the program - diet and supplements for the past 9 months and is very healthy. > > +++Hi Amy, > > I'm so sorry your toddler hurt himself. > > No, do not try to remove the dermabond, since it won't be easy and could cause further damage. > > Vaccines are dangerous, so I'm very sorry you went ahead with the shot. To counter the effects of it, give your son lots of vitamin C. > > Get 2,000 mg into him as quick as you can, and then give him 500 mg every hour or two while he is awake for 7 days. If it upsets his stomach give him about 1/8th of a teaspoon of baking soda mixed into 4 ounces of non-chlorinated water. > > If he gets loose stools, just give him a little less per hour. > > Also give him 2 Epsom salt baths per day. > > I hope that helps. > Bee > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 > > Thank you, Bee. Any recommendations to minimize the scar? +++Hi Amy, It may help to apply cod liver oil to the scar after the cut has healed over. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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