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research Moth-eaten essential syphilitic alopecia
A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
research Case Report: Secondary syphilitic alopecia following non-penetrative sexual contact: a case of initial misdiagnosis
A 26-year-old male was initially misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but was later found to have secondary syphilitic alopecia following non-penetrative sexual contact. The patient had moth-eaten patchy alopecia and a small erythematous papule on the penile frenulum. Serological tests confirmed syphilis, with an RPR titer of 1:32 and a positive TPPA. He was treated with benzathine penicillin G, 2.4 million units intramuscularly weekly for 3 weeks, resulting in complete hair regrowth within 3 months without scarring.
research Essential syphilitic alopecia: Non-scarring alopecia in 21-year-old man
A young man's hair loss was the only sign of syphilis, which improved after treatment.
research Moth-eaten alopecia and beyond: Syphilitic alopecia - Revisited
Syphilitic alopecia can be effectively diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
research ¿Cuál es su diagnóstico? Alopecia por sífilis
The child's hair loss was due to syphilis and improved after penicillin treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Top Ten Things to Know about HT from Someone who Had it Twice
Hair transplant tips and surgery as a last resort. Discussion includes medications, age considerations, and choosing the right surgeon.
community Daily Mail article - How I REVERSED my balding. My barber called my thick head of hair a 'miracle'... this is exactly how I did it:
Finasteride and a hair transplant were used to reverse hair loss, leading to thicker hair and increased confidence. The user received compliments on their improved appearance.
community How long should you take fin/dut for, before getting a transplant?
The user started taking dutasteride a month ago and is seeking advice on whether to wait for a year before getting a hair transplant, as it could potentially strengthen the donor-zone and require fewer grafts, or to get a transplant immediately, extracting only the "strong hairs" not affected by dutasteride. The user is unsure which approach is correct.
community mbp alopecia areata or vitamin deficiency
A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.
community What hair loss pattern is this?
The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.