Hair Tourniquet Quiz
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Dr. Sasaoka graduated from the Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine. After working in the Department of Pediatrics at Hakodate Municipal Hospital, the Emergency Center at Hakodate Municipal Hospital, and the Department of Emergency Medicine at Tokyo Metropolitan Children's General Medical Center, he joined the Sapporo Medical University Advanced Emergency Medical Center in April 2020. Dr. Sasaoka is well versed in pediatric emergency medicine, covering a wide range of pediatrics and emergency medicine. He is also a certified AHA-PALS instructor and focuses on pediatric secondary life support education at the Hokkaido Training Site.
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There are places where skin is in trouble
Area of skin feels like it keeps getting poked by a needle
Skin plaque with irregular thickening on the lower back
Skin abnormalities from the wrist to tip of the finger
Pain or tingling in the affected areas of the skin
Rashes feel very sensitive and painful if pressed
Feels and looks like salt granules on scalp
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Learn more about Hair tourniquet
Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is hair tourniquet?
A hair tourniquet occurs when a strand of hair wraps around a body part and cuts off circulation. Hair tourniquets can damage the nerves, skin tissue, and function of that body part.
Symptoms of hair tourniquet
Fingers and/or toes have hair or thread wrapped tightly around them
Redness in the affected area
Skin abnormality
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Toe swelling
Questions your doctor may ask to check for hair tourniquet
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hair tourniquet
Do you have hair or thread wrapped tightly around your fingers and/or toes?
Is the affected area red?
Do you have any skin problems?
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
Do you have swollen toes?
Treatment for hair tourniquet
The main treatment is to remove a hair tourniquet by dissolving, unwrapping or cutting the hair. The type of hair tourniquet removal method will depend on the severity of the condition.
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References
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Reviewed By:
Yuta Sasaoka, MD (Pediatrics)
Dr. Sasaoka graduated from the Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine. After working in the Department of Pediatrics at Hakodate Municipal Hospital, the Emergency Center at Hakodate Municipal Hospital, and the Department of Emergency Medicine at Tokyo Metropolitan Children's General Medical Center, he joined the Sapporo Medical University Advanced Emergency Medical Center in April 2020. Dr. Sasaoka is well versed in pediatric emergency medicine, covering a wide range of pediatrics and emergency medicine. He is also a certified AHA-PALS instructor and focuses on pediatric secondary life support education at the Hokkaido Training Site.
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