Bike Helmet vents and skin lesions

[GingaNinja]

Hi, general warning that helmet vents can expose your skull to sun increasing significantly the risk of skin lesions.
I have been off the bike for two weeks due to stitches in my skull after removal of skin lesion exactly where the bike helmet vent is, as it parts my hair and exposes my skull to the sun.
I will now be permanently wearing a cycling cap under my helmet -- Euro cool.

[rustychisel]

are you really a 'ranger???? It's you're own fault.


[making fun of bloodnuts since 1984]

[sogood]

I think you meant scalp, not skull.

Otherwise, either grow hair or wear a bandana/cap under the helmet. I prefer bandana as one never knows what the cap's brim can do in an accident.

[AUbicycles]

grow hair

Good one sogood "I think I might grow some hair today".


GinjaNinja, I think its a good tip - some helmets have a net behind the the vents (think fly screen) that may also help provide some shade.

[sogood]

grow hair

Good one sogood "I think I might grow some hair today".

That's what toupees are for. Instant "growth.

As for those screens behind helmet vents, I think they are more aimed at preventing bees from entering than flies.

[gorilla monsoon]

Vampire riders. We pedal before the sun comes up. Bwahahahahahahahah!!!!!!!!!!

[fatherofmany]

I am concerned about the big Skin C. So being follicly challenged I just cover up with waterproof sunscreen. All the exposed bits get a cover, including my scalp before the helmet goes on. Winter rides see me in a bandana, sometimes short night rides but it's way too hot any other time.

FoM

[sogood]

Bandana is good for summer too. Halo brand can be recommended. They help in wicking the sweat away.

[Jean]

SweatVac skull cap. SPF40+, doesn't make your head hot, an excellent sweat band, US$16 & free international postage. Never leave home on my bike without it or its winter equivalent.

Lots of styles and colours available, even bandanas if you need to stroke your inner Pantani.