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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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      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.

      research Syphilitic alopecia: uncommon trichoscopic findings

      32 citations , July 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”
      This study is the first to describe a mixed pattern of essential syphilitic alopecia using trichoscopy, identifying features like tapered bended hairs and perifollicular hyperkeratosis in a patient without secondary syphilis symptoms.

      research Syphilitic Alopecia: Case Reports and Trichoscopic Findings

      29 citations , January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders”
      This case study highlights the importance of considering syphilis in the differential diagnosis for hair loss, as patients with the infection may present with non-typical alopecia patterns.

      research Dermatoscopic findings of syphilitic alopecia

      11 citations , May 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
      This case report describes a patient with secondary syphilis exhibiting distinct dermoscopic features, including moth-eaten alopecia and an erythematous background more pronounced than previously reported.
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