TLDR A child's toe was saved from a rare condition where hair tightly wrapped around it by performing surgery.
The document discussed a rare medical condition known as hair tourniquet syndrome, which involves a strand of hair or thread-like material tightly constricting a part of the body, such as fingers or toes. This condition primarily affects young children and requires urgent attention due to the risk of serious complications if not recognized and treated early. The authors aimed to increase awareness of this syndrome among healthcare providers, emphasizing the importance of proper exposure during routine physical examinations for early detection and timely referral for effective treatment. They reported a case where a child's toe was affected by this syndrome, but was successfully treated through surgical intervention.
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July 2006 in “Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England” Hair or fiber wrapped tightly around a toe can lead to serious injury if not treated quickly.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
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January 2012 in “Case Reports in Medicine” Hair-thread Tourniquet Syndrome, where hair or thread tightly wraps around a body part, is not rare and requires early detection to prevent serious damage.
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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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February 2007 in “The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery” A baby's toe was saved from serious damage by quickly removing a hair wrapped tightly around it.
February 2024 in “Curēus” Prompt diagnosis and treatment of hair tourniquet syndrome involving the uvula are crucial to prevent severe complications.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome needs more awareness and discussion in dermatology.
