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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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      Toe Tourniquet Syndrome in Association With Maternal Hair Loss

      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.
      Hair-Tourniquet Syndrome: Multiple Toes and Bilaterality

      research Hair-tourniquet syndrome ??? multiple toes and bilaterality

      21 citations , July 2005 in “European Journal of Emergency Medicine”
      This case report discusses hair-tourniquet syndrome in infants, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious complications.
      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.

      research Hair tourniquet syndrome

      15 citations , August 2010 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine”
      This case report describes a 4-month-old infant with hair tourniquet syndrome affecting her toes, where prompt removal of the constricting hairs led to rapid recovery without tissue damage.
      Hair Tourniquet Syndrome in an Infant

      research Hair tourniquet syndrome in an infant

      14 citations , February 2007 in “The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery”
      This case report describes successful treatment of an 11-week-old infant with hair thread tourniquet syndrome causing toe swelling, highlighting the condition's rarity and the critical need for prompt surgical intervention.
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