Re: Anyone experience redness, irritation with the DOC band?

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Irritation at the beginning is pretty normal. Sometimes the first fitting isn't

perfect. If the ear keeps getting redder, then keep the band off. If it is

slightly irritated, but fading when the band is off it is probably okay. It is

usually best to be cautious, since you don't want to cause any skin breakdown or

sores from the band. Call your clinician monday morning and ask them to fit you

in.

-christine

sydney, 4 yrs, starband grad

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> Hey, guys,

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> Our son got his DOC band on Thursday, and it's Sunday now. For the most part

he seems totally fine with it, like he doesn't even know it's there. But a few

different times he has gotten really upset and puts his hands up by his ears and

scratches at his skin. We take off the band and he keeps pulling at his ears for

while. After a few minutes he's usually fine and we put the band back on. But

this last time, it's stayed red near his ears and a little bit at the front and

back too. Even after it's off, the redness is still bothering him because he's

scratching at it.

> Has anyone experience this and what did you do? I will of course call Cranial

Tech in the morning, but just wondering if anyone has advice today. Of course,

we can just leave it off and hope it improves.

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> Thanks so much!

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