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.
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research Lepidoptera Lexicon: Metaphorical Descriptors in Dermatology
Metaphors like "butterfly rash" and "moth-eaten" help doctors identify and describe skin conditions.
research A patient with diffuse hair loss
The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
research Lessons From Epcot and Orlando 2014
The document concluded with a call for article submissions for the 2014 Writing Awards.
research Unusual Diffuse Hair Loss
The man's hair loss was due to syphilis, and his hair regrew after treatment.
research Dermatoscopic findings of syphilitic alopecia
Dermoscopy helps diagnose syphilitic alopecia, and treatment with penicillin can regrow hair.
research Alopecia syphilitica diffusa
Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
research Epidemiological, Clinical, and Trichoscopic Features of Syphilitic Alopecia: A Retrospective Analysis and Systematic Review
About 11% of patients with secondary syphilis had Syphilitic Alopecia, which usually improved with treatment.
research Unusual Cause for Baldness Inspires the Muse
Hair loss can be a sign of syphilis, and self-diagnosing based on ads can be risky.
research Moth-eaten alopecia and beyond: Syphilitic alopecia - Revisited
Syphilitic alopecia can be effectively diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
research A Neonate with Unexplained Hair Loss
The baby's hair loss was due to congenital syphilis, which was treated with penicillin.
research A case of neurosyphilis with inflammation of the oral mucosa
The woman was cured of neurosyphilis after treatment with penicillin.
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 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 Hair Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
research Syphilitic Alopecia Through the Dermoscope: A Series of two Cases
Dermoscopy is useful for accurately diagnosing syphilitic alopecia.
research Moth-eaten alopecia
"Moth-eaten alopecia" can be a sign of secondary syphilis, treatable with penicillin.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: Report of a Challenging Case and Review of the Literature
A man with syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis was successfully treated with penicillin, leading to symptom improvement and resolution of hair loss.
research Syphilitic alopecia
Syphilitic alopecia is a rare hair loss condition in secondary syphilis that looks similar to another condition but can be diagnosed with specific tests and responds to antibiotics.
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 Alopecia syphilitica, from diagnosis to treatment
Treating hair loss due to syphilis involves antibiotics.
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.
research Koinfeksi Sifilis Sekunder, Condyloma Acuminata dan Human Immundeficiency Virus (HIV) pada Pria Homoseksual
A 22-year-old homosexual man was diagnosed with secondary syphilis, genital warts, and HIV, highlighting the high STI risk in men who have sex with men.
research Queries and Minor Notes
The reply suggests checking for false positive or asymptomatic syphilis and using penicillin for treatment if necessary.
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 Pitfalls of overzealous iconodiagnosis of the Girl with a Pearl Earring
Vermeer likely omitted eyebrows for style, not due to hair loss.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Mimicking Alopecia Syphilitica
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can sometimes look like syphilitic hair loss.
research A 14-Year-Old Boy with Lower Extremity Swelling and Petechial Rash
The boy's symptoms improved with vitamin C treatment, highlighting the need to consider scurvy in kids with unusual diets.
research BH12 Granulomatous alopecia areata
A woman's rare hair loss condition improved on its own, suggesting this type might recover like common cases.
research LBMON231 Virilization Secondary To Androgen Producing Ovarian Serous Cystadenoma
A woman's masculine features were caused by a rare ovarian tumor that produced male hormones.