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    Glossary Syphilitic Alopecia

    hair loss caused by secondary syphilis infection

    Syphilitic Alopecia, also known as Syphilitic Hair Loss or Alopecia Syphilitica, is a form of hair loss associated with secondary syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It typically presents as patchy hair loss on the scalp, often described as a "moth-eaten" appearance, but can also affect other body hair. This condition is a sign of systemic infection and requires antibiotic treatment to address the underlying syphilis.

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      Essential Syphilitic Alopecia Revisited

      research Essential syphilitic alopecia revisited

      53 citations , May 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This article describes two cases where essential alopecia was the initial sign of syphilitic infection, examining the clinical and histopathologic features observed.
      Diffuse Syphilitic Alopecia

      research Alopecia syphilitica diffusa

      6 citations , April 2015 in “Infection”
      This case study describes a patient with secondary syphilis, including alopecia syphilitica diffusa, whose symptoms resolved completely after treatment with benzylpenicillin following prednisolone prophylaxis.
      Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Mimicking Alopecia Syphilitica

      research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Mimicking Alopecia Syphilitica

      3 citations , February 2022 in “Cureus”
      This study observed an alopecia syphilitica-like pattern of hair loss in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia, suggesting it may be another atypical presentation of the condition.

      research Moth-eaten alopecia and beyond: Syphilitic alopecia - Revisited

      1 citations , July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS”
      In this study, a 38-year-old male with syphilis-related mixed pattern alopecia showed marked hair regrowth and resolution of postauricular lymphadenopathy after treatment with benzathine penicillin, suggesting that lymph node and hair examinations, along with trichoscopy, can aid in the diagnosis of alopecia syphilitica.

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      community Alopecia Areata Question

       2 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user with alopecia totalis, borderline universalis, seeks advice on getting into a Xeljanz trial or appealing insurance for coverage. They experienced significant hair regrowth but are now seeing hair loss again and want to try Xeljanz.

      community 29M alopecia or normal hair fall but something worked. Just wanted to share.

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old male experienced hair loss and found improvement using a combination of onion hair oil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hair growth and reduced hair fall.

      community Bruteforcing alopecia or the new advent of science progress

       22 upvotes 1 year ago
      Combining therapies like scyllo-inositol, alpha-ketoglutarate, and autophagy-inducing supplements may enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss. Reporting individual results can accelerate progress in hair loss treatments.

      community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

       675 upvotes 1 year ago
      Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

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