PEDIATRICS Vol. 61 No. 6 June 1978, pp. 922-923
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Distal Digital Occlusion

Richard M. Narkewicz M.D.1

1 Department of Pediatrics, University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont

Hair strangulation of an appendage has been reported by Alpert et al.1 Although this problem is probably seen by pediatricians and family physicians, the cause may not be appreciated and, therefore, treatment may be inadequate.

CASE REPORTS

Case 1

A 4-month-old boy was seen in the office with a swollen, red, warm middle toe. The toe was edematous and oozing purulent material near the attachment to the foot (Fig. 1). On close inspection, several small hairs were found encircling the toe. These were removed with a forceps and scalpel and the infant was treated with intravenous cloxacillin. The edema and redness promptly resolved.




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