research What Is Your Diagnosis? Alopecia Due to Syphilis
The child's hair loss was due to syphilis and improved after penicillin treatment.
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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 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 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 Justified Suspicion: Symptomatic Syphilitic Alopecia in a Patient with Well-Controlled HIV
Syphilis can cause unexpected symptoms like hair loss in well-managed HIV patients, so doctors should stay alert.
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1 / 1 resultscommunity [23M] Hair got better at 3 months, then much worse. What now?
The user experienced initial hair improvement with dutasteride and minoxidil but saw worsening at seven months, likely due to shedding. The consensus is to continue treatment, as shedding is common and improvement may take up to a year.