Guest guest Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 Hi Again Amy: Which orthotist (clinician) do you see at Cranial Tech? Debbie Abby's mom MI > > Hello Debbie > > > > Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it. I will check into it. > > > > I just got finished with applying some oil to 's head and > then scrubbing the flakes off. I still had the head cleaning brush > from the hospital. I got all the dead skin off. I was afraid to do > this before. I was afraid it would irritate his skin and he wouldn't > be able to wear his helmet. His skin is a bit pink but no open > sores. I will let his head dry and clean his helmet. Then see how he > looks tomorrow. I went ahead and still gave him his prescription > medication. If it does clear up in the next few days, I may take > him to the pediatrician and ask him about stopping the medication. I > did notice did not start to scratch at his head when the > helmet was off. I think this may make him feel so much better!! > > > > Did you get the 91% alcohol to clean the helmet. I checked my > rubbing alcohol and it is 70%. I am also worried because my > orthotist told me to clean the helmet with baking soda. I did that > the other day. I hope it won't irritate 's skin. I am cleaning > his helmet extra thoroughly today with the alcohol. I hope I can get > all the baking soda off. > > > > I am so happy our Abby is doing so great!! How long did she > wear her band or helmet?Sometimes I call ours a helmet but it is > really a doc band. > > > > > > Amy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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