Hair tourniquet syndrome

Abstract

A frequently unrecognized and potentially devastating form of penile strangulation is that caused by human hair. Hair tourniquet syndrome frequently occurs during the time period when post partum mothers are experiencing increased hair loss. The majority of cases are thought to be accidental, however possibility of child abuse should be considered in every case.

Keywords

• Telogen effluvium
• hair tourniquet syndrome
• urethrocutaneous fistula
• gangrene