Hair Tourniquet Syndrome: Revisited

January 2015 in “ Il Giornale di Chirurgia ”

Paisal Hussin, Maliza Mawardi, M S Masran, Premganesh K. Ganaisan

hair tourniquet syndrome postpartum maternal hair loss

TLDR Hair tourniquet syndrome can cause serious harm if not treated quickly, especially in infants.

The document from 2015 discusses Hair Tourniquet Syndrome, a rare but serious condition where hair strands act as a tourniquet, strangulating body appendages such as fingers, toes, or genitals. If not identified and treated promptly, it could lead to amputation of the affected body part. The document reports two cases of this syndrome in infants, one affecting a thumb and the other a toe, both of which were successfully treated without complications. The syndrome is most commonly seen in infants, believed to be due to increased hair shedding from postpartum maternal hair loss. The document emphasizes the importance of early detection and prompt treatment to prevent severe injuries.

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