Epidemiological, Clinical, and Trichoscopic Features of Syphilitic Alopecia: A Retrospective Analysis and Systematic Review

    May 2022 in “ Frontiers in Medicine ”
    Cherrin Pomsoong, Siriorn Sukanjanapong, Yanisa Ratanapokasatit, Poonkiat Suchonwanit
    Studysummary The authors concluded that trichoscopic examination can be useful for diagnosing syphilitic alopecia in patients with idiopathic alopecia, though the findings are nonspecific and further studies are needed.
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