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Glossary Hair Tourniquet Syndrome

strand of hair tightly wraps around body part, cutting circulation

Hair Tourniquet Syndrome, also known simply as a hair tourniquet, occurs when a strand of hair or thread tightly wraps around a body part, typically a toe, finger, or genitalia, cutting off circulation. This can lead to pain, swelling, and potentially serious complications if not promptly addressed, as the constriction can damage tissues and nerves.

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research Serious Delayed Hair Toe Tourniquet Syndrome with Bone Erosion and Flexor Tendon Lesion

7 citations , January 2014 in “Case reports in pediatrics”

This report discusses a case of hair toe tourniquet syndrome in an infant and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe complications.

research Toe Tourniquet Syndrome in Association With Maternal Hair Loss

45 citations , March 2003 in “Pediatrics”

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.

research Don't miss this blue toe: Hair tourniquet syndrome

4 citations , 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.

Hair Tourniquet Syndrome of the Toe: Report of Two New Cases

research Hair Tourniquet Syndrome of the Toe: Report of 2 New Cases

17 citations , December 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics”

This report describes two cases of toe tourniquet syndrome in infants, highlighting the importance for pediatric orthopedic practitioners to diagnose and manage it promptly, suggesting a specific incision method to release hair strangulation if removal is challenging.