Toe Tourniquet Syndrome in Association With Maternal Hair Loss

The document from 2003 describes a case of toe tourniquet syndrome in a 3-month-old male infant, which occurred as a result of the mother's postpartum hair loss condition, telogen effluvium. This condition causes mothers to shed more than 100 hairs per day, a few months after childbirth. The infant's condition was caused by the mother's hair wrapping tightly around his toes, leading to pain and potential injury. The document stresses the need for new parents, particularly those with long hair, to regularly inspect their infant's appendages for entangled hairs and to seek immediate medical attention if necessary. It also notes that toe tourniquet syndrome can be prevented with proper care and awareness, especially during the peak period of maternal hair loss around 4 months postpartum. Additionally, the document reports on three cases of children with severe respiratory complications from aspirating fruit gel snacks, including a 5-year-old boy who suffered cardiopulmonary arrest and an 8-month-old infant who required emergency intervention, underscoring the risks of such candies.