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GlossarySyphilis

sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum bacterium

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It progresses through distinct stages—primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary—each with varying symptoms, such as sores, rashes, and potentially severe complications like neurological and cardiovascular damage if left untreated. Early detection and antibiotic treatment, typically with penicillin, are crucial for effective management.

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research Secondary Syphilis in Cali, Colombia: New Concepts in Disease Pathogenesis

82 citations , 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.

research Essential syphilitic alopecia revisited

53 citations , May 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.

research Hair and Scalp Manifestations in Secondary Syphilis: Epidemiology, Clinical Features and Trichoscopy

45 citations , January 2015 in “Dermatology”

Hair loss in secondary syphilis is more common than thought and can be reversed with antibiotics.

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 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.

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