TLDR Hair tourniquet syndrome can cause serious harm and may indicate child abuse.
The document discussed hair tourniquet syndrome, a condition where human hair causes penile strangulation, which was often unrecognized and potentially devastating. This syndrome frequently occurred during the postpartum period when mothers experienced increased hair loss. While most cases were considered accidental, the possibility of child abuse needed to be considered in every instance.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” Hair removal cream effectively and painlessly treated infants with hair tourniquet syndrome.
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January 2015 in “Il Giornale di Chirurgia” Hair tourniquet syndrome can cause serious harm if not treated quickly, especially in infants.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome needs more awareness and discussion in dermatology.
November 2013 in “International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Doctors often miss Hair Tourniquet Syndrome, which can lead to serious damage if not treated quickly.