Toe Tourniquet Syndrome in Association With Maternal Hair Loss

    March 2003 in “ Pediatrics ”
    R Scott Strahlman
    Studysummary This case report describes the first known association between maternal telogen effluvium and hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in infants, suggesting that informing new parents about hair loss may prevent toe tourniquet syndrome.
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    Research cited in this study 2

    1. Telogen Effluvium: New Concepts and Review Archives of Dermatology · 1993
    2. Study of Postpartum Alopecia Archives of Dermatology · 1963