TLDR Early detection and treatment of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in young girls is important to prevent serious harm.
The study analyzed six cases of female pediatric patients aged two to six years diagnosed with Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome (HTTS), a condition where hair or thread wraps tightly around an appendage, causing pain and swelling. The most common symptom was pain, followed by redness and itching. Treatment involved sedation, local anesthetic, removal of the hair tourniquet, and application of antibiotic ointment. In 81% of cases, the tourniquet was formed by hair threads, with 92% of these originating from the patient's body. The median symptom duration was 2.7 days. The study concluded that early detection and treatment are critical to prevent serious harm, and there is a need for increased awareness among mothers and physicians about this condition. The study was limited as it only involved patients from a single tertiary hospital.
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August 2016 in “Nursing for Women's Health” To prevent and treat Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in infants, keep a close eye on their limbs, manage maternal hair loss, and educate parents and healthcare providers.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B” Washing baby socks without flipping them inside out may increase the risk of 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 “Case reports in pediatrics” A baby's toe was severely damaged by a hair tourniquet, leading to bone and tendon damage, but improved after surgery and treatment.
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September 2006 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” A hair wrapped tightly around an infant's toe caused severe damage, requiring early removal and possibly surgery to prevent worse outcomes like amputation.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” A hair strand caused a rare case of limb strangulation in a teenage girl with autism, and the condition is not always linked to child abuse.
Early detection and treatment of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in young girls is important to prevent serious harm.
