Nonspecific Diffuse Alopecia as a Single Manifestation of Syphilis Infection: Clinical and Trichoscopic Features

    January 2018 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Mariana Carvalho Costa, Amanda Silva Peres, Amadeu José Rodrigues Queiroz … Izelda Maria Carvalho Costa
    Studysummary Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
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