Clinical And Trichoscopic Features Of Early Congenital Syphilis: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study

    February 2026 in “ Frontiers in Medicine ”
    Cuauhtli Emmanuel Arambul-Carrillo, Luis Enrique Sánchez-Dueñas, Rocío Concepción Albores-Arguijo … Jessica Aranda-Mendoza
    Studysummary This study reported that trichoscopy can identify specific hair shaft abnormalities linked to increased serological activity, highlighting its use as a valuable non-invasive diagnostic tool in pediatric dermatology for neonates with ECS.
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