December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” Moth-eaten alopecia is linked to various skin diseases and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” The baby's hair loss was due to congenital syphilis, which was treated with penicillin.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Case Reports in Clinical Medicine” Hair loss in HIV patients should be tested for syphilis as well.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Oxford Medical Case Reports” Moth-eaten hair loss can be a sign of syphilis.
6 citations
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April 2015 in “Infection” Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Syphilis can cause hair loss even without penetrative sex, but treatment can fully restore hair.
3 citations
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February 2022 in “Cureus” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can sometimes look like syphilitic hair loss.
82 citations
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May 2010 in “PLoS neglected tropical diseases” Secondary syphilis in Cali, Colombia, shows high Treponema pallidum presence and challenges in early diagnosis, needing better public health strategies.
45 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Hair loss in secondary syphilis is more common than thought and can be reversed with antibiotics.
3 citations
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July 2014 in “QJM” A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early diagnosis and treatment of Lichen Planopilaris are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
January 2021 in “Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS” A dermatologist helped identify syphilis in a teenager who only had hair loss.
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” A young man's hair loss was the only sign of syphilis, which improved after treatment.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS” Syphilitic alopecia can be effectively diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
11 citations
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May 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helps diagnose syphilitic alopecia, and treatment with penicillin can regrow hair.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
4 citations
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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.
August 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” Dr. WP Unger suggested that traditional strip harvesting might be better for hair transplants than Follicular Unit Extraction due to higher hair survival rates and less risk of a patchy look at the donor site.
4 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” About 11% of patients with secondary syphilis had Syphilitic Alopecia, which usually improved with treatment.
13 citations
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June 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Syphilitic alopecia, linked to syphilis and high-risk sexual behavior, improves with penicillin treatment.
32 citations
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July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” New hair transplant methods offer more natural results and better graft survival, with ongoing research to increase donor hair options.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The new hair transplant method reduces scarring and wastage by combining two techniques.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The FUE technique is effective for Asian female hairline restoration with benefits like no scar and short recovery time.
2 citations
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December 2012 in “Acta Facultatis Medicae Naissensis” A man with HIV had hair loss due to syphilis, which improved after penicillin treatment.
3 citations
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July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
91 citations
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.
21 citations
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May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
17 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that a thorough history, physical exam, and specific tests are crucial for diagnosing and managing hair loss effectively.
5 citations
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October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.