Hair Tourniquet Syndrome

August 2010 in “ Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine ”

Yunsur Çevik, Cemil Kavalcı

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TLDR Hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare condition where hair wraps around an infant's body part, needing quick removal to prevent damage.

Hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare but serious condition where hair or fibers wrap tightly around an infant's fingers, toes, or genitals, causing swelling and potential tissue damage. A case involving a 4-month-old girl with hair wrapped around her toes was resolved quickly with hair removal, leading to rapid healing without tissue necrosis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent severe outcomes like tissue necrosis or autoamputation. Parents should regularly check their infants for entangled hairs, especially if experiencing postpartum hair loss.

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research Hair-Tourniquet Syndrome: Multiple Toes and Bilaterality

21 citations , July 2005 in “European Journal of Emergency Medicine”

Hair-tourniquet syndrome can cause serious toe injuries in infants but can be treated if found early.

research Toe Tourniquet Syndrome in Association With Maternal Hair Loss

45 citations , March 2003 in “Pediatrics”

Baby's toe injury linked to mom's hair loss; check baby's toes and be careful with fruit gel snacks.

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