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Syphilitic alopecia is a rare hair loss condition in secondary syphilis that looks similar to another condition but can be diagnosed with specific tests and responds to antibiotics.

Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition causing varying hair loss, diagnosed by specific patterns of inflammation around hair follicles, with several treatment options available.

Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.

The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.