Re: Itching after helmet removal?

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My son has been in his starband for 4 weeks and does the same. My

orthotist said to use hydrocortisone cream. He said to stay away from

lotions because they soften the skin and can cause the skin to

breakdown under the helmet and that would cause problems. Also I

don't shampoo his head everyday, even though it is smelly. In between

I wipe his head down with just water because I think the shampoo is

what is drying his scalp.

>

> Hello:

>

> My son has been wearing his StarBand helmet for about 5 weeks. We are

> truely happy with his progress. However, I've started to notice that

> when we remove his helmet, he starts to scratch one side of his head.

> At first he was pulling at his ear, so i took him to his pediatrician

> to have him checked out for an ear infection. She said he was fine. He

> does not have any red spots, but I took him for a helmet

> adjustment/check anyway and our orthotist said everything was fine.

> This has been going on for three weeks. Lately, I've noticed that his

> scalp is dry and it could be causing the itching. Has this happened to

> anyone before? What can I do to help him? When the helmet is on - he

> is not bothered at all. It only happens when the helmet is removed.

>

> Any thoughts? I'm reluctant to apply any creams or moisturizer because

> we were told to avoid any creams on the scalp.

>

> Thanks,

>

> ~

> Mom to Noah (7 months)

> 5 weeks in StarBand

>

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My daughter used to scratch like crazy when her band came off, but we

just tried to rub her head with a towel when the band came off, and

then keep her occupied with toys etc, so she wouldn't scratch her

head. It worked pretty well, and once the band was back on she was

fine. I think it was somewhat itchy, but also just felt " weird " after

wearing her band for 23 hours, so her urge was to scratch. We used

gentle shampoo. We sometimes used the Aveno oatmeal bath (for babies)

made into a paste and put it on her head at bath time - then let it

sit while we washed her body. That seemed to help some too.

-christine

sydney 2 yrs starband grad

>

> Hello:

>

> My son has been wearing his StarBand helmet for about 5 weeks. We are

> truely happy with his progress. However, I've started to notice that

> when we remove his helmet, he starts to scratch one side of his head.

> At first he was pulling at his ear, so i took him to his pediatrician

> to have him checked out for an ear infection. She said he was fine. He

> does not have any red spots, but I took him for a helmet

> adjustment/check anyway and our orthotist said everything was fine.

> This has been going on for three weeks. Lately, I've noticed that his

> scalp is dry and it could be causing the itching. Has this happened to

> anyone before? What can I do to help him? When the helmet is on - he

> is not bothered at all. It only happens when the helmet is removed.

>

> Any thoughts? I'm reluctant to apply any creams or moisturizer because

> we were told to avoid any creams on the scalp.

>

> Thanks,

>

> ~

> Mom to Noah (7 months)

> 5 weeks in StarBand

>

[Guest guest]

hi there!

our daughter does the same thing and i think it may be due to

several factors ie; changing and growing shape of head specifically on

one side and being covered by the helmet for so many hours. we used

mustela baby shampoo and mustela cradle cap foam shampoo to wash her

hair this seemed to help a lot. we also made sure that her hair

completely dry before we put back on her helmet. we also gave her 5

or ten minutes off throughout the day every 4 or 6 hours except while

sleeping.

hope this helps.

cristal and nate

naomi 3 months in helmet

>

> Hello:

>

> My son has been wearing his StarBand helmet for about 5 weeks. We are

> truely happy with his progress. However, I've started to notice that

> when we remove his helmet, he starts to scratch one side of his head.

> At first he was pulling at his ear, so i took him to his pediatrician

> to have him checked out for an ear infection. She said he was fine. He

> does not have any red spots, but I took him for a helmet

> adjustment/check anyway and our orthotist said everything was fine.

> This has been going on for three weeks. Lately, I've noticed that his

> scalp is dry and it could be causing the itching. Has this happened to

> anyone before? What can I do to help him? When the helmet is on - he

> is not bothered at all. It only happens when the helmet is removed.

>

> Any thoughts? I'm reluctant to apply any creams or moisturizer because

> we were told to avoid any creams on the scalp.

>

> Thanks,

>

> ~

> Mom to Noah (7 months)

> 5 weeks in StarBand

>

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My son goes scratch crazy when his starband is off & I to have gone

to the dr 2X to have his ears checked because he was pulling & I

thought maybe an infection but he is just fine. I did find cutting

all the hair that was touching the top of his ears off a bit has

helped alot I just use a little battery operated facial hair trimmer

it worked so well to just take off a bit without the worry of cutting

him or anything infact I think it was way better than when I took him

for an actual first haircut a couple of months ago.

>

> Hello:

>

> My son has been wearing his StarBand helmet for about 5 weeks. We

are

> truely happy with his progress. However, I've started to notice that

> when we remove his helmet, he starts to scratch one side of his

head.

> At first he was pulling at his ear, so i took him to his

pediatrician

> to have him checked out for an ear infection. She said he was fine.

He

> does not have any red spots, but I took him for a helmet

> adjustment/check anyway and our orthotist said everything was fine.

> This has been going on for three weeks. Lately, I've noticed that

his

> scalp is dry and it could be causing the itching. Has this happened

to

> anyone before? What can I do to help him? When the helmet is on - he

> is not bothered at all. It only happens when the helmet is removed.

>

> Any thoughts? I'm reluctant to apply any creams or moisturizer

because

> we were told to avoid any creams on the scalp.

>

> Thanks,

>

> ~

> Mom to Noah (7 months)

> 5 weeks in StarBand

>

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I was going to post about this very subject. My son is 10 mos and

started rubbing really hard Friday night. He had white, dry looking

spots on both sides and in the back. The orthotist told us to take

off the helmet until he went in this morning. Saturday I couldn't

bear to see him rubbing, so I called his ped. They told me to use

hydrocort. Although it looks better, he still rubs periodically

(mostly when he's sleepy).

I think it has a lot to do with frequent washing and not enough

old/moisture in the skin (we're AA and don't typically wash our hair

often). Since my hubby forgot the details he was supposed to give

the ortho, I'm waiting for them to call back. I'm expecting to

reduce how much his hair is washed.

If anyone has had success reducing the itching, by all means share.

>

> Hello:

>

> My son has been wearing his StarBand helmet for about 5 weeks. We

are

> truely happy with his progress. However, I've started to notice

that

> when we remove his helmet, he starts to scratch one side of his

head.

> At first he was pulling at his ear, so i took him to his

pediatrician

> to have him checked out for an ear infection. She said he was

fine. He

> does not have any red spots, but I took him for a helmet

> adjustment/check anyway and our orthotist said everything was fine.

> This has been going on for three weeks. Lately, I've noticed that

his

> scalp is dry and it could be causing the itching. Has this

happened to

> anyone before? What can I do to help him? When the helmet is on -

he

> is not bothered at all. It only happens when the helmet is

removed.

>

> Any thoughts? I'm reluctant to apply any creams or moisturizer

because

> we were told to avoid any creams on the scalp.

>

> Thanks,

>

> ~

> Mom to Noah (7 months)

> 5 weeks in StarBand

>

[Guest guest]

hello, i found tea tree oil to work well.

good luck.

Re: Itching after helmet removal?

I was going to post about this very subject. My son is 10 mos and started rubbing really hard Friday night. He had white, dry looking spots on both sides and in the back. The orthotist told us to take off the helmet until he went in this morning. Saturday I couldn't bear to see him rubbing, so I called his ped. They told me to use hydrocort. Although it looks better, he still rubs periodically (mostly when he's sleepy).I think it has a lot to do with frequent washing and not enough old/moisture in the skin (we're AA and don't typically wash our hair often). Since my hubby forgot the details he was supposed to give the ortho, I'm waiting for them to call back. I'm expecting to reduce how much his hair is washed.If anyone has had success reducing the itching, by all means share.>> Hello:> > My son has been wearing his StarBand helmet for about 5 weeks. We are> truely happy with his progress. However, I've started to notice that> when we remove his helmet, he starts to scratch one side of his head.> At first he was pulling at his ear, so i took him to his pediatrician> to have him checked out for an ear infection. She said he was fine. He> does not have any red spots, but I took him for a helmet> adjustment/check anyway and our orthotist said everything was fine.> This has been going on for three weeks. Lately, I've noticed that his> scalp is dry and it could be causing the itching. Has this happened to> anyone before? What can I do to help him? When the helmet is on - he> is not

bothered at all. It only happens when the helmet is removed. > > Any thoughts? I'm reluctant to apply any creams or moisturizer because> we were told to avoid any creams on the scalp.> > Thanks,> > ~> Mom to Noah (7 months)> 5 weeks in StarBand>

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I would try aveno baby oatmeal bath made into a paste and put on the

head for a while. Also after the first month or so we didn't use

shampoo every night. Sometimes just washed with water because my

daughter was getting too dry. She did scratch at her head,but didn't

have the white spots you describe. Also I sat her in the bumbo chair

sometimes to wash her head (without shampoo) because her body got dry

from bathing daily. Now that she's 2 and play in the sand I bathe her

daily, but I never did when she was an infant.

I would also ask the ortho if there is any lotion/cream you can use

under the band. Maybe aquaphore since that is really gentle - but check.

-christine

sydney 2 yrs star band grad

> >

> > Hello:

> >

> > My son has been wearing his StarBand helmet for about 5 weeks. We

> are

> > truely happy with his progress. However, I've started to notice

> that

> > when we remove his helmet, he starts to scratch one side of his

> head.

> > At first he was pulling at his ear, so i took him to his

> pediatrician

> > to have him checked out for an ear infection. She said he was

> fine. He

> > does not have any red spots, but I took him for a helmet

> > adjustment/check anyway and our orthotist said everything was fine.

> > This has been going on for three weeks. Lately, I've noticed that

> his

> > scalp is dry and it could be causing the itching. Has this

> happened to

> > anyone before? What can I do to help him? When the helmet is on -

> he

> > is not bothered at all. It only happens when the helmet is

> removed.

> >

> > Any thoughts? I'm reluctant to apply any creams or moisturizer

> because

> > we were told to avoid any creams on the scalp.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > ~

> > Mom to Noah (7 months)

> > 5 weeks in StarBand

> >

>

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I actually use Tea Tree shampoo, sparingly, once a week on my sons head. my orthotist said you can put real tea tree oil right on the helmet as a preventative measure. I plan on trying it out. so after you clean the helmet, let it fully dry, and then put a little oil on it.

Re: Itching after helmet removal?

How did you use it? Daily? After washing hair? Just to the areas needed? All over? Did you wash the hair less?> >> > Hello:> > > > My son has been wearing his

StarBand helmet for about 5 weeks. We > are> > truely happy with his progress. However, I've started to notice > that> > when we remove his helmet, he starts to scratch one side of his > head.> > At first he was pulling at his ear, so i took him to his > pediatrician> > to have him checked out for an ear infection. She said he was > fine. He> > does not have any red spots, but I took him for a helmet> > adjustment/check anyway and our orthotist said everything was fine.> > This has been going on for three weeks. Lately, I've noticed that > his> > scalp is dry and it could be causing the itching. Has this > happened to> > anyone before? What can I do to help him? When the helmet is on -> he> > is not bothered at all. It only happens when the helmet is > removed. > >

> > Any thoughts? I'm reluctant to apply any creams or moisturizer > because> > we were told to avoid any creams on the scalp.> > > > Thanks,> > > > ~> > Mom to Noah (7 months)> > 5 weeks in StarBand> >> > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _____________ ___> Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile. / ;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR 8HDtDypao8Wcj9tA cJ>

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The white shows up more because his skin is medium brown. Think

I'll ask my derma if she has exp with this. Maybe I can get some

samples, too.

> > >

> > > Hello:

> > >

> > > My son has been wearing his StarBand helmet for about 5 weeks.

We

> > are

> > > truely happy with his progress. However, I've started to

notice

> > that

> > > when we remove his helmet, he starts to scratch one side of

his

> > head.

> > > At first he was pulling at his ear, so i took him to his

> > pediatrician

> > > to have him checked out for an ear infection. She said he was

> > fine. He

> > > does not have any red spots, but I took him for a helmet

> > > adjustment/check anyway and our orthotist said everything was

fine.

> > > This has been going on for three weeks. Lately, I've noticed

that

> > his

> > > scalp is dry and it could be causing the itching. Has this

> > happened to

> > > anyone before? What can I do to help him? When the helmet is

on -

> > he

> > > is not bothered at all. It only happens when the helmet is

> > removed.

> > >

> > > Any thoughts? I'm reluctant to apply any creams or moisturizer

> > because

> > > we were told to avoid any creams on the scalp.

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > > ~

> > > Mom to Noah (7 months)

> > > 5 weeks in StarBand

> > >

> >

>