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GlossaryBenzathine Penicillin

long-acting antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections

Benzathine Penicillin, also known as Benzathine Penicillin G or Bicillin L-A, is a long-acting antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including syphilis and rheumatic fever. It works by slowly releasing penicillin into the bloodstream, providing prolonged antibacterial activity, which makes it effective for conditions requiring extended treatment.

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research Report: Metformin potential in predisposing arthralgia, type II cross reactivity secondary to group A streptococcus infection & other comorbidities in treating PCOS.

1 citations , May 2019 in “PubMed”

Metformin for PCOS can rarely cause side effects like joint pain and behavior changes.

research Unusual Diffuse Hair Loss

December 2008 in “中華皮膚科醫學雜誌”

The man's hair loss was due to syphilis, and his hair regrew after treatment.

Metformin Potential in Predisposing Arthralgia, Type II Cross Reactivity Secondary to Group A Streptococcus Infection and Other Comorbidities in Treating PCOS

research Metformin potential in predisposing arthralgia, type II cross reactivity secondary to group A streptococcus infection & other comorbidities in treating PCOS

May 2019 in “Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”

Metformin can effectively treat PCOS but may cause serious side effects like joint pain and allergic reactions.

research Syphilis: A great imitator

35 citations , January 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Syphilis has a wide range of symptoms that can look like other diseases, and if not treated, it can progress to a more serious stage, especially in HIV-positive patients.

research Androgenic modulation of arterial baroreceptor dysfunction and neuroinflammation in endotoxic male rats

2 citations , February 2021 in “Brain Research”

Testosterone affects blood pressure control and inflammation in male rats with endotoxic shock, and blocking certain hormones may help treat it.

research Acne and acneiform eruptions

2 citations , January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.

research Repurposing of Drugs as Novel Influenza Inhibitors From Clinical Gene Expression Infection Signatures

42 citations , January 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology”

A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.

Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions to Antibiotics: Extent of the Problem

research Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions to Antibiotics: How Much is the Extent of the Problem?

August 2023 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics”

Antibiotics often cause skin reactions, making them a major health concern.

research Infections, Infestations and Neoplasms of the Scalp

1 citations , May 2017 in “InTech eBooks”

The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.

research Beard Alopecia: An Updated and Comprehensive Review of Etiologies, Presentation and Treatment

1 citations , July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

Different causes of beard hair loss have various treatments, including medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures to stimulate hair growth.

research Syphilitic alopecia: uncommon trichoscopic findings

32 citations , July 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

New hair and skin changes were found in a rare case of syphilis-related hair loss.

research Dermatoscopic findings of syphilitic alopecia

11 citations , May 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Dermoscopy helps diagnose syphilitic alopecia, and treatment with penicillin can regrow hair.

research Diffuse pattern essential syphilitic alopecia: an unusual form of secondary syphilis

10 citations , July 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Syphilis can cause hair loss and should be considered in unexplained cases.

research Nonspecific diffuse alopecia as a single manifestation of syphilis infection: clinical and trichoscopic features

7 citations , January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.

Secondary Syphilis in HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Case Report

research Secondary Syphilis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM): A Case Report

4 citations , March 2020 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin”

HIV-infected men who have sex with men are at higher risk for aggressive syphilis, but treatment and tests are effective.

research Alopecia as the Presenting Symptom of Syphilis

3 citations , January 2015 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

Hair loss can be a symptom of syphilis.

research Secondary syphilis presenting with alopecia and leukoderma in a stable HIV-positive patient in a resource-limited setting: a case report

2 citations , April 2024 in “AIDS Research and Therapy”

Syphilis can cause hair loss and skin changes in HIV-positive patients, and proper treatment can resolve these symptoms.

research Diffuse Hair Loss in Secondary Syphilis in HIV Positive Man: Case Report

2 citations , December 2012 in “Acta Facultatis Medicae Naissensis”

A man with HIV had hair loss due to syphilis, which improved after penicillin treatment.

research Moth-eaten alopecia and beyond: Syphilitic alopecia - Revisited

1 citations , July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS”

Syphilitic alopecia can be effectively diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.

research Moth eaten alopecia as the only manifestation of syphilis: a case from Nepal

1 citations , March 2024 in “Oxford Medical Case Reports”

Moth-eaten hair loss can be a sign of syphilis.

research Overlapping Primary and Secondary Syphilis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Patient

1 citations , July 2020 in “Qanun Medika - Medical Journal Faculty of Medicine Muhammadiyah Surabaya”

Timely treatment with antibiotics and antiretrovirals can significantly improve health in HIV patients with syphilis.

research 31-Year-Old Woman With Chronic Daily Headache and Alopecia

1 citations , January 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings”

A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.

research Case Report: Secondary syphilitic alopecia following non-penetrative sexual contact: a case of initial misdiagnosis

April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

Syphilis can cause hair loss even without penetrative sex, but treatment can fully restore hair.

research “Case Report : Early Congenital Syphilis”

January 2026 in “Journal of Comprehensive Science (JCS)”

Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent severe outcomes in congenital syphilis.

research DP15 Syphilis: the chameleon disease. A case series of unexpected mimicry

June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Syphilis can mimic other diseases, making diagnosis challenging, but proper testing and treatment are effective.

research A Rare Presentation of Late Latent Syphilis With Alopecia and Polyarticular Joint Pain in a 17-Year-old Teenager

January 2025 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal”

Syphilis can cause unusual symptoms like hair loss and joint pain, but treatment is effective.

research Moth-eaten alopecia

July 2023 in “Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS”

"Moth-eaten alopecia" can be a sign of secondary syphilis, treatable with penicillin.