When hair loss is not just a cosmetic problem: Moth-eaten alopecia in secondary syphilis

J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Feb;21(2):853-854. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14105. Epub 2021 Apr 1.

Authors

Mario Vaccaro¹, Laura Macca¹, Paolo Custurone¹, Fabrizio Guarneri¹

Affiliation

¹ Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.

PMID: 33768667
DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14105

No abstract available

Keywords: alopecia; secondary syphilis; sexually transmitted disease.

Publication types

Letter

MeSH terms

Alopecia / etiology
Animals
Cosmetics*
Moths*
Syphilis* / complications
Syphilis* / diagnosis

Substances

Cosmetics

Supplementary concepts

Syphilis, secondary