Syphilitic Alopecia: Case Reports and Trichoscopic Findings

We describe three patients with syphilis in whom the pattern of alopecia was not typical. Although clinical, histopathological, and trichoscopic examinations may share some similar findings with other hair diseases, the inclusion of syphilis in the differential diagnosis of hair loss causes is fundamental to a correct screening and diagnosis.Skin Appendage Disord 2017;3:222-224
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research