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Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
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research Diffuse Syphilitic Alopecia
Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
research Non-Neoplastic Disorders of Hair
The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
research Hair Root Studies in Patients Suffering from Primary and Secondary Syphilis
Syphilis patients showed abnormal hair root changes, with no difference between primary and secondary stages.
research Frequency of the Types of Alopecia at Twenty-Two Specialist Hair Clinics: A Multicenter Study
The most common hair loss type at specialist clinics is androgenetic alopecia, especially in younger men, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium, with differences seen across regions.
research Histopathology of Non-Scarring Alopecia
The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
research Histologic Features of Alopecias–Part I: Nonscarring Alopecias
The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.
research Hair Diseases
Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
research Diffuse Hair Loss in Secondary Syphilis in HIV Positive Man: Case Report
A man with HIV had hair loss due to syphilis, which improved after penicillin treatment.
research Clinical Approach to the Patient With Alopecia
Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
research Essential Syphilitic Alopecia Revisited
Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: Case Reports and Trichoscopic Findings
Hair loss due to syphilis can be identified using trichoscopy and is treatable with antibiotics.
research Diffuse Pattern Essential Syphilitic Alopecia: An Unusual Form of Secondary Syphilis
Syphilis can cause hair loss and should be considered in unexplained cases.
research A Guide to Distinguish Alopecia Areata from Other Hair Loss Diseases Presenting Similar Clinical Manifestations
The document provides ways to tell alopecia areata from other similar hair loss conditions, using visual checks and specific tests.
research Moth-Eaten Symptomatic Syphilitic Alopecia Associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A Case Report
Hair loss in HIV patients should be tested for syphilis as well.
research Eosinophils in Fibrous Tracts and Near Hair Bulbs: A Helpful Diagnostic Feature of Alopecia Areata
Finding eosinophils near hair bulbs helps diagnose alopecia areata.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: Report of a Challenging Case and Review of the Literature
A man with syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis was successfully treated with penicillin, leading to symptom improvement and resolution of hair loss.
research Dermoscopy of Skin Infestations and Infections (Entomodermoscopy) – Part I: Dermatozoonoses and Bacterial Infections
Dermoscopy is effective for diagnosing various skin infestations and infections.
research Hair and Scalp Manifestations in Secondary Syphilis: Epidemiology, Clinical Features and Trichoscopy
Hair loss in secondary syphilis is more common than thought and can be reversed with antibiotics.
research Alopecia as a Systemic Disease
Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
research 31-Year-Old Woman With Chronic Daily Headache and Alopecia
A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.
research Alopecia as the Presenting Symptom of Syphilis
Hair loss can be a symptom of syphilis.
research Hair and Scalp Infections
Hair and scalp infections are common and can lead to hair loss, requiring careful diagnosis to manage properly.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: A Rare Manifestation of Secondary Syphilis
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.
research Essential Syphilitic Alopecia: Non-Scarring Alopecia in a 21-Year-Old Man
A young man's hair loss was the only sign of syphilis, which improved after treatment.
research Epidemiological, Clinical, and Trichoscopic Features of Syphilitic Alopecia: A Retrospective Analysis and Systematic Review
About 11% of patients with secondary syphilis had Syphilitic Alopecia, which usually improved with treatment.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: Uncommon Trichoscopic Findings
New hair and skin changes were found in a rare case of syphilis-related hair loss.
research Moth-Eaten Essential Syphilitic Alopecia
A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
research Early Diffuse Alopecia in a Neonate with Congenital Syphilis
A newborn with congenital syphilis had unusual hair loss possibly caused by the infection.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.