allergic reactions (latex)

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sorry to butt in... : ) sometimes the spot of eczema on the face can be

coming from a cradle cap relapse. one of ours had a spot on his neck

that woudln't go away then we realized his cradle cap had returned.

thankfully, it was easy to clear up the second time around. also, an

allergy to tape or lycra fabric can be a latex allergy. I have an

extremely mild one to latex where it just makes me itch. no redness or

anything. it can be an unpleasant allergy though, and often you are also

allergic to bananas and some other fruits, gum.. other rubbertree family

plants/items. diane

& Kendra wrote:

> About moleskin.......

>

> do Cranial Tech. clinics keep this stuff on hand?

> How do you stick it in the band?

>

> Hanna has a persistent eczema spot right on her forehead at the

> hair-line. I fear the band may irritate it.

> Do you think they would stick a spot-o-moleskin in there the day we

> pick the band up?

>

> sorry - just thinking out loud (so to speak - or type.....)

>

> Kendra

>

> Kali wrote:

>

>> Belinda.... could you try moleskin or some other soft allergen-free

>> fabric

>> on the inside... haven't you said before that the rash hasn't been

>> on the

>> actual skin where the helmet is, but instead where the open parts

>> are?

>>

>> Since also has problems with diaper rash he is probably very

>>

>> sensitive to a variety of substances. While I am not a medical

>> person,

>> (though I do have a lot of allergies *smile*) it seems to me that if

>> he was

>> allergic to the adhesive that this would have flared up a lot

>> quicker, and

>> would also be more prominent on the areas where the adhesive

>> actually

>> touches the skin... though he possibly is getting a sensitivity to

>> it....,

>> though I still think this would be more likely on the areas it is

>> actually

>> touching the skin.

>>

>> I'm sure it must be quite frustrating trying to keep this in check,

>> on top

>> of everything else that you've been going through with . If

>> you keep

>> a diary of substances that your son comes in contact with, and/or

>> eats,

>> (including soaps, detergents, fabric softeners, types of fabric,

>> etc.) and

>> try varying the helmet time to see if that makes a difference

>> (again, keep a

>> diary of this) -- by the time you do get into the dermatologist,

>> he/she may

>> be able to help you control the outbreaks.

>>

>> Good Luck.

>>

>> (a.k.a. " Kali " )

>>

>>

>> -----Original Message-----

>> From: belinda ivetich [mailto:bgles2@...]

>> Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 12:03 AM

>> Plagiocephalyegroups

>> Subject: Allergic Reaction

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>> ....Could you give a bit of advice? What happens if child does

>> appear to be allergic to adhesive used in helmet or band? Our ortho

>> mentioned possible problem but I did not think of asking what is

>> done. I assumed this was not my sons problem but I may be

>> wrong!! Belinda (Indiana)

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