Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 If you notice that they aren't fading and the skin looks irritated, I would take it off until they fade...Then maybe put it on for another hour and check to see if they've returned...Also, if they are dark pink or red that's probably not good...light pink is ok...It may just need to be adjusted on Monday, but keep a close eye on them because if they get too raw, then it will be hard to get rid of them... I know it's hard to gauge at first, but just use your best judgement until you can see your LO again...as for the sweating, it diminishes significantly after the first few weeks (at least mine did) just keep him as cool and dry as possible until then...good luck Shenelle Katy, TX > > I'm to this group. My son Domenic just got his helmet on Wednesday. He > seems to have adjusted well so far, the sweating is pretty bad though. > My question is he seems to have some red spots that haven't faded > after having the helmet off for an hour. Should I remove the helmet > all weekend until I get a hold of the office on Monday? > > TIA, > > a > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hi a- I am not sure which band you are using, but my son has a DOCBand and we were in a similar situation his first week. We came up on a Friday afternoon and he had this one small red spot in the center of his forehead bulge, about the size of a dime. I called CT that afternoon and the therapist said that as long as it did fade somewhat and didn't get any worse, it was ok to leave it on him until Monday. So the red spot would fade, but not entirely, and each time I would check it, would be less red to begin with, so that by Monday it was even smaller and basically just pink. So I'm not sure how much that helps you, but I guess my theory is the same as the therapists: as long as it does fade some/mostly in the hour, and doesn't seem more inflamed each time you check it, it should be fine for the weekend. Good luck! Jake-19m (tort resolved/rt plagio/DOCBand 9 weeks) Jordan-4 > > I'm to this group. My son Domenic just got his helmet on Wednesday. He > seems to have adjusted well so far, the sweating is pretty bad though. > My question is he seems to have some red spots that haven't faded > after having the helmet off for an hour. Should I remove the helmet > all weekend until I get a hold of the office on Monday? > > TIA, > > a > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 How long do they stay red? Is it pink or angry red? You don;t want to skin to break down so if it's angry red then for sure don;t put it back on... call the office... they may have an answering service that can get a mesage to the ortho. Then they can advise what to do. Jen and Luli - 28 months Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/ Red Spots I'm to this group. My son Domenic just got his helmet on Wednesday. He seems to have adjusted well so far, the sweating is pretty bad though. My question is he seems to have some red spots that haven't faded after having the helmet off for an hour. Should I remove the helmet all weekend until I get a hold of the office on Monday? TIA, a Get the MapQuest Toolbar, Maps, Traffic, Directions More! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 We had a similar experiance with the red spots the first weekend. We just removed the starband and went in to have it adjusted on Monday. > > I'm to this group. My son Domenic just got his helmet on Wednesday. He > seems to have adjusted well so far, the sweating is pretty bad though. > My question is he seems to have some red spots that haven't faded > after having the helmet off for an hour. Should I remove the helmet > all weekend until I get a hold of the office on Monday? > > TIA, > > a > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 If the spots fade somewhat you can put hydrocortisone cream on them and put the helmet back on. My son Dominic is also in a starband. By the next day they were gone. If they are still really red then leave the helmet off and go in for an adjustment. >From: JenandLuli@... >Date: 2008/04/19 Sat AM 12:56:46 CDT >Plagiocephaly >Subject: Re: Red Spots > >How long do they stay red? Is it pink or angry red? >You don;t want to skin to break down so if it's angry red then for sure don;t put it back on... call the office... they may have an answering service that can get a mesage to the ortho. Then they can advise what to do. > > Jen and Luli - 28 months >Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA >http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/ > > Red Spots > >I'm to this group. My son Domenic just got his helmet on Wednesday. He >seems to have adjusted well so far, the sweating is pretty bad though. >My question is he seems to have some red spots that haven't faded >after having the helmet off for an hour. Should I remove the helmet >all weekend until I get a hold of the office on Monday? > >TIA, > >a > >Get the MapQuest Toolbar, Maps, Traffic, Directions More! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 My baby has been wearing his helmet now for 1 week. Since he has to keep it on longer now, I noticed a big red spot on his forehead and his ear area. However, it did not go away after the hour was up. It almost look like a blister is starting. I'm reluctant to put it back on his head. Have you experience this? If so, please reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Just to chime in about the red spots. I gave my son a bath last night and because he has eczama and a new red spot that looked to be on the precipice of being a blister I put oatmeal in his bath and rubbed it all over him and the put Desonide lotion on his entire head and face. That is an Rx for eczema and basically a steroid creme. I think this helped soothe him and keep his scalp from flaring up. Also as far as how long to keep it on I swear dr said average of 21 hours and the orthotist 23 or the other way around but they weren't consistent. I don't think its a huge deal and we give 1 hour beaks when he wakes up and 1 before bed and 2 or 3 15 min during tummy time or eating to break it up. From: "" Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:48:55 -0000<Plagiocephaly >Subject: Re: Red Spots Just to clarify, are the spots getting blistery at all? To compare it to diaper rash (as your ortho did) seams a little harsher to me than general heat rash. I think of diaper rash as more painful, heat rash just seems like red skin in comparison, not as much moisture as heat being the problem. I would probably check with your ortho about the hydrocortizone cream just to be sure before using it (I wouldn't want it to sting or anything). Also, if your daycare is comfortable with taking the band off and on, maybe they could take it off a couple of times a day to wipe his head down and let the sideburn area dry. If they keep it to 15 minutes or less each time (it really should only take about 5), you still have a half hour at night to give him his bath. Jake-2.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08) Jordan-5 > > > > Hello, > > > > My son got his helmet about a week ago, and he's getting pretty bad red spots in his side-burn area. The tech told us it was like a diaper rash, and we should do our best to keep it dry. He's in daycare, so all we can do is hope they are keeping him clean as best as possible. > > > > Does anyone have any ideas or remedies for red spots? Thanks for any info! > > > > > > -Rob > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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