Cast care: Do's and don'ts

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Content What are the different types of casts? What can be done to reduce swelling? What can I do if my child wants to scratch under the cast? Is it OK to get a cast wet? How can my child keep his or her cast in good shape? What else do I need to know about my child's cast?

A cast can cause your child's underlying skin to feel itchy. To relieve itchy skin, turn a hair dryer on a cool setting and aim it under the cast.

Don't allow your child to stick objects, such as a coat hanger, inside the cast to scratch his or her skin. This could cause an injury or infection.