Re: I spoke too soon!! :o(-Debbie

July 10, 2002

Gail,

Thank you. That really does make sense. The skin does seem tough in

that spot. It's not as soft as the rest of the skin on her forehead.

Thanks,

> I think Sam had something like this during the first week or two

that he

> wore his DOC band. I was always worried that it was the beginning

of skin

> breakdown, but it wasn't. I think his skin was just a little

sensitive to

> having something always touching it - he's got very fair, sensitive

skin.

> The spot was the holding point on his forehead. After about 2

weeks we

> didn't notice anymore until he was actually ready for a real

adjustment in

> that spot. I think his skin had to develop a bit of a callous and

then it

> was fine. Would that make sense in your case? Hope this helps.

>

> Gail, Sam and Sara's mom, DOC grads

>

> Re: I spoke too soon!! (-Debbie

>

> > Debbie,

> > It's not a heat rash.. it's just like a red,dry, scaly patch of

skin.

> > I did put the cortizone cream on it. Hopefully that will take

care of

> > it. I have to call CT at the end of the day. I'll mention it then.

> > Thanks!!

> >

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