research Syphilis: A great imitator
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.
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research Raltegravir-Induced Alopecia in an HIV+ Patient
Raltegravir may cause hair loss in some patients.
research Justified Suspicion: Symptomatic Syphilitic Alopecia in a Patient with Well-Controlled HIV
Syphilis can cause unexpected symptoms like hair loss in well-managed HIV patients, so doctors should stay alert.
research Overlapping Primary and Secondary Syphilis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Patient
Timely treatment with antibiotics and antiretrovirals can significantly improve health in HIV patients with syphilis.
research HIV infection mimicking autoimmune disorder
A girl with symptoms like an autoimmune disorder actually had HIV and a fungal infection, which was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to her death.
research Operational research on the correlation between skin diseases and HIV infection in Tigray region, Ethiopia
Skin diseases are common in HIV patients and could help detect HIV early in Ethiopia.
research Familial hypertriglyceridemia in pregnancy
HIV-positive pregnant women are more likely to experience severe bleeding, and a pregnant woman with familial hypertriglyceridemia had a successful early delivery with special care.
research Spectrum of mucocutaneous manifestations in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients and its correlation with CD4 lymphocyte count
HIV patients with lower CD4 T cell counts often have more skin problems.
research ¿Qué esconde la alopecia? Alopecia universalis como síntoma de inicio de un paciente seropositivo al VIH
Alopecia universalis can be an early sign of HIV.
research Folliculotropic non-alopecic secondary syphilis
A man with HIV had an unusual syphilis rash that looked like folliculitis but was cured with penicillin.
research Organizadores e cortadores de comprimidos: riscos e restrições ao uso
Pill organizers and cutters can help with taking medication regularly but may affect the medication's effectiveness and safety.
research Moth-Eaten Symptomatic Syphilitic Alopecia Associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus—A Case Report
Hair loss in HIV patients should be tested for syphilis as well.
research Invasive Aspergillosis in a patient with Asthma post H1N1 PneumoniaD Nayar1, Cook P1, Lim L1, Allison D1, Denning D2County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust1National Aspergillosis Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester2
A woman with asthma improved from a severe fungal infection after treatment change, and most HIV-positive women in a UK study had low immune cell counts but were responding well to treatment.
research Chronic diarrhoea
Sexually transmitted infections and HIV should be considered as possible causes of chronic diarrhea, especially in men who have sex with men.
research Alopecia Associated with Indinavir Therapy
Indinavir can cause hair loss and other skin problems.
research A 26-year-old man presenting with loss of vision, skin lesions and wasting
The man's symptoms improved significantly after penicillin treatment for syphilis.
research Dermatoscopic findings of syphilitic alopecia
Dermoscopy helps diagnose syphilitic alopecia, and treatment with penicillin can regrow hair.
research P23 A case of visceral leishmaniasis presenting as seropositive erosive rheumatoid arthritis in an immunocompromised patient
Visceral leishmaniasis can mimic rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, especially in immunocompromised patients.
research Balint’s syndrome—missed or mistaken?
The document concludes that early diagnosis of Balint's syndrome is crucial for effective treatment and that understanding drug interactions, like between ritonavir and statins, is important for patient care.
research Intermittent nitrate transdermal therapy
Using minoxidil for hair growth may cause skin lesions in some people, and taking breaks from nitrate patches for angina might worsen symptoms.
research A Rare Presentation of Late Latent Syphilis With Alopecia and Polyarticular Joint Pain in a 17-Year-old Teenager
Syphilis can cause unusual symptoms like hair loss and joint pain, but treatment is effective.
research Use of Propolis for Topical Treatment of Dermatophytosis in Dog
Propolis was effective in treating ringworm and other skin conditions in dogs.
research Pioneers in Dermatology and Venereology: an interview with Professor Francisco Miguel Camacho Martinez
Francisco Camacho Martinez has made significant contributions to skin and sexually transmitted diseases, developed surgical techniques, but is concerned about patient survival rates and over-specialization in dermatology.
research Essential syphilitic alopecia revisited
Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.
research Industry update: the latest developments in the field of therapeutic delivery, July 2018
New partnerships, clinical trials, and drug approvals marked progress in therapeutic delivery in July 2018.
research 31-Year-Old Woman With Chronic Daily Headache and Alopecia
A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.
research Stem cell apoptosis in HIV‐1 alopecia
HIV-1 may cause increased stem cell death in hair follicles, leading to hair loss.
research Dilated tonic pupils with tabes dorsalis in neurosyphilis as first manifestation of HIV/AIDS: a video report
Dilated pupils can be an early sign of HIV/AIDS.
research CD8-positive Lymphocytes in Graft-Versus-Host Disease of Humanized NOD.Cg-Prkdcscid Il2rgtm1Wjl/SzJ Mice
CD8+ T cells play a key role in graft-versus-host disease in certain mice models.
research Secondary Syphilis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM): A Case Report
HIV-infected men who have sex with men are at higher risk for aggressive syphilis, but treatment and tests are effective.