TLDR Hair or fiber wrapped tightly around a toe can lead to serious injury if not treated quickly.
The document from 2006 discusses the 'toe-tourniquet' syndrome, a condition where a strand of hair or fiber wraps tightly around a digit, leading to strangulation and potential loss of the appendage if not promptly treated. The syndrome is often misdiagnosed or overlooked, leading to a delay in treatment. The document presents a case of a 6-week-old baby with a strand of hair causing constriction in the third toe, which was successfully treated by removing the hair and making an incision to decompress the toe. The document also discusses the relationship of this syndrome to telogen effluvium, a condition of excessive hair shedding postpartum, suggesting that the increased hair loss could lead to more instances of the syndrome. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of the toe-tourniquet syndrome and the need to avoid misinterpreting the condition as child abuse.
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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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.
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May 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Most new moms had their hair grow back within 4-6 months after childbirth, and hair loss is likely due to hormonal changes.
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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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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February 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Early diagnosis of hair tourniquet syndrome saved a baby's toe from being lost.
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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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November 2017 in “Case Reports” A baby boy's toe was saved from damage caused by hair strangulation by quick surgical treatment.
