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Does A Cranial Helmut Cause Swelling And Redness?
Hi My granddaughter was wearing a cranial helmut and there was some redness. They were told to remove the helmet til the redness disappeared. It has but some swelling has happened like a mosque to bite and the color is now orangey. Haven t seen it in person that s my daughter discreption. Office is closed til Monday. Is this serious. Thx
Sat, 16 Feb 2019
Hi,
It is not serious. It may be a contact allergic dermatitis. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend a short and tapering course of oral steroid. If itching is there, give her antihistaminics like cetirizine. Apply mild steroid cream. Change of helmet of different material may be required to avoid relapse.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
It is not serious. It may be a contact allergic dermatitis. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend a short and tapering course of oral steroid. If itching is there, give her antihistaminics like cetirizine. Apply mild steroid cream. Change of helmet of different material may be required to avoid relapse.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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