Syphilitic Alopecia: Uncommon Trichoscopic Findings

    July 2017 in “ Dermatology practical & conceptual ”
    Linda Tognetti, Élisa Cinotti, Jean‐Luc Perrot … Pietro Rubegni
    Studysummary This study is the first to describe a mixed pattern of essential syphilitic alopecia using trichoscopy, identifying features like tapered bended hairs and perifollicular hyperkeratosis in a patient without secondary syphilis symptoms.
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    Research cited in this study 4

    1. Hair and Scalp Manifestations in Secondary Syphilis: Epidemiology, Clinical Features and Trichoscopy Dermatology · 2015
    2. Syphilitic Alopecia: A Report of 5 Cases and a Review of the Literature Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas · 2013
    3. Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2012
    4. Clinical Significance of Dermoscopy in Alopecia Areata: Analysis of 300 Cases International Journal of Dermatology · 2008

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