research Syphilis: The Great Imitator
Syphilis has a wide range of symptoms that can look like other diseases, and if not treated, it can progress to a more serious stage, especially in HIV-positive patients.
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research Primary Scalp Alopecia: New Histopathological Tools, New Concepts, and a Practical Guide to Diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
research Folliculotropic Non-Alopecic Secondary Syphilis
A man with HIV had an unusual syphilis rash that looked like folliculitis but was cured with penicillin.
research Alopecia as the Presenting Symptom of Syphilis
Hair loss can be a symptom of syphilis.
research Syphilis: Today
Syphilis is becoming more common and remains a major health problem due to challenges in prevention and treatment.
research Screening for Latent Infectious Disease in Patients with Alopecia Areata Before Initiating JAK Inhibitors Therapy: A Single-Center Real-World Retrospective Study
Comprehensive screening for infections is crucial before starting JAK inhibitors in alopecia areata patients.
research A Rash Diagnosis
The man's rash, hair loss, and vision issues were due to syphilis, not CMV.
research Unusual Diffuse Hair Loss in a 35-Year-Old Taiwanese Man
The man's hair loss was due to syphilis, and his hair regrew after treatment.
research Oral Syphilis: Report of Three Cases and Characterization of the Inflammatory Cells
The document concludes that recognizing oral lesions is important for diagnosing syphilis.
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 Essential Syphilitic Alopecia Revisited
Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.
research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria
Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.
research Syphilis Presenting as Hair Loss
Syphilis can cause hair loss and treating the infection can reverse it.
research A Case of Patchy Alopecia Areata Sparing Lesional Greying Hairs
Greying hairs may be protected from alopecia areata.
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 Alopecia Induced by Timolol Eye-Drops
Timolol eye-drops can cause hair loss.
research Nonspecific Diffuse Alopecia as a Single Manifestation of Syphilis Infection: Clinical and Trichoscopic Features
Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
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 Diffuse Syphilitic Alopecia
Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
research Isolated Body Hair Loss: An Unusual Presentation of Lichen Planopilaris
A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
research The Biology and Clinical Application of Systemic Glucocorticoids
Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.
research Secondary Syphilis in HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Case Report
HIV-infected men who have sex with men are at higher risk for aggressive syphilis, but treatment and tests are effective.
research Infant Alopecia Universalis: Role of Topical PUVA (Psoralen Ultraviolet A) Radiation
Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.
research Linear Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata can sometimes appear as a straight line of hair loss instead of round patches.
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 Dilated Tonic Pupils with Tabes Dorsalis in Neurosyphilis as First Manifestation of HIV/AIDS: A Video Report
Dilated pupils can be an early sign of HIV/AIDS.
research Implanon and Alopecia: A Case Report
The contraceptive implant Implanon may be linked to hair loss, but the reported case of alopecia could be unrelated to the implant.
research Aloe Vera
Aloe vera gel is effective for treating skin conditions and is used in many cosmetic products.
research Generalized Maculopapular Rash and Fever in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The man was diagnosed with lupus and improved with treatment.
research A Patient with Diffuse Hair Loss
The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.