Hairs are almost invisible and can feel like a tight rubber band. But unlike a rubber band, you can’t always see or feel it. It can dig into the skin, damage nerves, or even cause loss of the digit if left untreated.
Identifying HTS can be difficult because the hair strand often becomes deeply embedded in the skin as the area swells, making it nearly invisible. Watch for these key indicators: hair tourniquet syndrome
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HTS is anatomically categorized based on the location of the constriction: hair tourniquet syndrome