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Syncope associated with hair-grooming.

M Igarashi1, R M Boehm, W N May

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis.

Brain & Development
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Twenty girls experienced fainting spells during hair grooming. This situational reflex syncope may be linked to orthostatic hypotension, potentially avoiding extensive medical tests.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Situational syncope is a recognized phenomenon.
  • Hair grooming is an unusual trigger for syncopal episodes.

Observation:

  • Twenty girls reported recurrent episodes of unconsciousness while standing for hair grooming.
  • Episodes were characterized as syncopal, with normal electroencephalograms in most cases.
  • At least 11 girls had a history of syncope in other situations.

Findings:

  • The observed episodes are consistent with situational or reflex syncope.
  • Orthostatic hypotension is a potential underlying mechanism.
  • Extensive diagnostic testing was performed on several patients.

Implications:

  • Recognizing hair grooming-induced syncope as a situational reflex can prevent unnecessary investigations.
  • Understanding the link to orthostatic hypotension may guide appropriate management.
  • This finding highlights the importance of considering specific triggers in diagnosing reflex syncope.

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