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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection. It has been around for a very long time but is still very much a problem today. It is linked to a bacterium called Treponema pallidum or pale treponema. Hair loss is one of the symptoms that can be observed during the evolution of the disease. What are its characteristics? How should it be managed? We take a closer look.
Summary
Syphilis is one of the causes of localized hair loss.
This highly contagious infectious disease has 4 progressive stages:
The treatment of secondary syphilis hair loss involves treating the primary cause, which is the bacterial infection. As soon as the diagnosis of syphilis is established, an antibiotic treatment with penicillin or doxycycline is started. The hair will then grow back completely within 3 to 6 months.
Hair loss
Occasional hair loss
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Occasional hair loss
Are you experiencing hair loss?
Occasional hair loss
Are you experiencing hair loss?