Re: Anyone have a problem with chronic red mark on cheek under sideburn?

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Veronika,

It is actually good that it is toughening up, that means it's

healing. I would give him a night out and let it heal a bit more, but

it sounds like it's on it's way.If you choose to try the lubriderm

just make sure that it is thoroughly absorbed before putting the band

on.

CAROLG

> > Baby has been wearing his helmet for a few weeks now. Last

> week he developed a raised red area under the sideburn (exact shape

> of sideburn). Orthotist says its heat rash - but he's not sweaty,

> doen'st even really get a sweaty head, no heat rash anywhere else.

We

> keep using the cortisone cream as directed by the orthotist, but

its

> still chronically there - and today was even a bit swollen. when I

> took him in earlier this week he said it was not from being a bad

fit

> and not to worry about it unless its on a boney prominence. Anyone

> else have this issue? I cna't imagine it feels good and I just

don't

> think its heat rash - its not bumpy but sometimes a small bit of

thin

> skin peels off. Help!

> > thanks!!

> > Veronika

> > Mom to (started with helmet August 9,2005) and Maddie

Clare!

> >

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