Re: anything you can do to help dry scalp

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My son didn't have an itchy scalp but he did have cradle cap that I wanted to

clear up before starting helmet treatment. It was recommended to me to use extra

virgin olive oil and it worked like a charm. I used it about 3 times and the

cradle cap was gone. I would bet it helps with itchy scalp as well, it has a lot

of natural antioxidents in it that are good for the skin, and it isn't

irritating. However, because it is oil, it left my son's hair greasy for a few

days until we were really able to wash it all out. I never used it while he was

wearing his band, so I would definitely check with your ortho first to see what

they think of oil possibly damaging the foam lining. Maybe if he doesn't have a

lot of hair, it wouldn't be as oily for you, but definitely check first.

Good luck!

Jake-2.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Jordan-5

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> When Lincoln gets his starband off he is like scratching his head like crazy

and he was making it bleed. He has a very dry scalp since he got the band on and

I know my hand out says not to use powders,lotions, or wipes on his head or in

the band. I dont want it to get irritated under there from his dry skin.

Anything I can do for that? I cant really change shampoo much because he has

really sensitive skin and it didnt seem to be causing an issue(his shampoo) but

i think its just the sweat under his helmet now causing it. He said when I go

back on the 29th he will drill some ventilation holes in it

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