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In the comments section, some parents revealed their children had experienced hair tourniquet syndrome as well.

\"I'm glad if it can bring awareness,\" Mradidi said. \"This is my fourth baby and I had no idea about it. It would not have entered my mind as a first-time mom.\"

Here are remedies and signs of hair tourniquet syndrome, according to Davit.

Symptoms

If your child seems irritable or is crying for no reason, check for a tourniquet. Davit said to completely undress them and inspect every inch of their bodies--focusing on the fingers, toes and genital areas where the most common areas hair tourniquets are found.

If one is found, the area may be red, swollen and have an indention where the suspected hair tourniquet is.

What to do if you suspect or find a hair tourniquet

Many tourniquets can be easily unwound, though any concerns should be brought to your pediatrician who may recommend a hair removal product.

\"It can look terrible but if you treat it, it's OK,\" Davit said.

How would a doctor treat it?

Though hair tourniquets can be removed in a pediatrician's office, Davit said many parents unfamiliar with hair tourniquets often bring their children to the emergency room.

If doctors opt for sedation, it's to ensure your child will be as comfortable as possible during the removal process.

\"Despite it being an intimidating thing to worry about, in many cases the child won't need surgery,\" Davit said.

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