research Syphilitic Alopecia: A Report of 5 Cases and a Review of the Literature
Syphilitic alopecia, linked to syphilis and high-risk sexual behavior, improves with penicillin treatment.
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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 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 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.
research Syphilitic alopecia: uncommon trichoscopic findings
New hair and skin changes were found in a rare case of syphilis-related hair loss.
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.
research Diffuse Hair Loss in Secondary Syphilis in HIV Positive Man: Case Report
A man with HIV had hair loss due to syphilis, which improved after penicillin treatment.
research Moth-eaten alopecia and beyond: Syphilitic alopecia - Revisited
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
Moth-eaten hair loss can be a sign of syphilis.
research Case Report: Secondary syphilitic alopecia following non-penetrative sexual contact: a case of initial misdiagnosis
Syphilis can cause hair loss even without penetrative sex, but treatment can fully restore hair.
research DP15 Syphilis: the chameleon disease. A case series of unexpected mimicry
Syphilis can mimic other diseases, making diagnosis challenging, but proper testing and treatment are effective.
research Pink scaling papules and plaques on the palms, soles, chest, abdomen, and extremities
The woman likely has secondary syphilis, treatable with penicillin.
research Nonspecific diffuse alopecia as a single manifestation of syphilis infection: clinical and trichoscopic features
Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
research Dermatoscopic findings of syphilitic alopecia
Dermoscopy helps diagnose syphilitic alopecia, and treatment with penicillin can regrow hair.
research Diffuse pattern essential syphilitic alopecia: an unusual form of secondary syphilis
Syphilis can cause hair loss and should be considered in unexplained cases.
research Secondary syphilis presenting with alopecia and leukoderma in a stable HIV-positive patient in a resource-limited setting: a case report
Syphilis can cause hair loss and skin changes in HIV-positive patients, and proper treatment can resolve these symptoms.
research Report: Metformin potential in predisposing arthralgia, type II cross reactivity secondary to group A streptococcus infection & other comorbidities in treating PCOS.
Metformin for PCOS can rarely cause side effects like joint pain and behavior changes.
research Alopecia as the Presenting Symptom of Syphilis
Hair loss can be a symptom of syphilis.
research Unusual Diffuse Hair Loss
The man's hair loss was due to syphilis, and his hair regrew after treatment.
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 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 “Case Report : Early Congenital Syphilis”
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent severe outcomes in congenital syphilis.
research Moth-eaten alopecia
"Moth-eaten alopecia" can be a sign of secondary syphilis, treatable with penicillin.
research A Neonate with Unexplained Hair Loss
The baby's hair loss was due to congenital syphilis, which was treated with penicillin.
research Secondary Syphilis in Cali, Colombia: New Concepts in Disease Pathogenesis
Secondary syphilis in Cali, Colombia, shows high Treponema pallidum presence and challenges in early diagnosis, needing better public health strategies.
research Alopecia Areata in a Patient Undergoing Treatment for Secondary Syphilis: A Diagnostic Challenge
Trichoscopy helps correctly diagnose alopecia areata, not syphilitic alopecia, in patients with recent syphilis.
research Aloe Vera
Aloe vera gel is effective for treating skin conditions and is used in many cosmetic products.
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 Repurposing of Drugs as Novel Influenza Inhibitors From Clinical Gene Expression Infection Signatures
A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.