Re: Heat Rash with DOC band

[Guest guest]

My dd had slight heat rash on her sideburn area a few times and the

hydrocortisone worked for us. I would also make sure to dress him more

lightly so he's not getting too hot. maybe bathe him twice a day too

- although if his head is irritated skip the shampoo. Just try to keep

him cool and dry. I would probably leave the band off until the rash

improves some, or at least for an hour or so here and there. You don't

want it to keep getting worse.

-christine

sydney 2 yrs starband grad

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> Has anyone had issues with heat rashes with the DOC band? My son has

> been in the band for 2 weeks and has developed a rash. CT said to

> remove the band every 2-3 hrs and wipe his head and then apply Cortaid

> twice a day, however, the rash seems to be getting worse and not

> better. I am not sure how the rash will get better without leaving off

> the helmet for long periods of time, but we have already seen such

> significant improvement in only 2 weeks and I would hate to have him

> not wear it...

>

> Gwen

> SoCal- 6 month old son banded 2 weeks

>