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==Background==
*Also known as hair thread tourniquet syndrome
*Prompt diagnosis needed as ischemia can result

==Clinical Features==
[[File:Hairtournequet.jpg|thumb|]]
*[[Crying infant]]
*Typically involves toes but can be located on fingers or genitals
*Constricting band with edema and/or redness distally

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Crying infant DDX}}

==Evaluation==
===Workup===
*Typically not indicated

===Diagnosis===
*Typically a clinical diagnosis

==Management==
[[File:Hair Tourniquet.jpg|thumb]
*Simple removal with scissors
*Depilatory agent can be used if skin is intact (Nair)
**Apply for 8 minutes and rub agent and hair off
**Not effective on cotton or synthetic materials<ref>Plesa JA, et al. Effect of a depilatory agent on cotton, polyester, and rayon versus human hair in a laboratory setting. Ann Emerg Med. 2015; 65(3):256-259.</ref>
*Consider dorsal slit for cases where skin is broken and tourniquet is too tight for other methods

==Disposition==
*Discharge home

==See Also==
*[[Crying infant]]

==External Links==

==References==
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[[Category:Pediatrics]]