An unusual presentation of syphilis

• Published in: BMJ (Online) Vol. 364; p. l328
• Main Authors: Milton, Hannah, Sutton, Naomi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BMJ Publishing Group LTD 07.02.2019
• Subjects: Alopecia; Case reports; Medical diagnosis; Syphilis; Womens health; United Kingdom > UK; England

A 51 year old heterosexual woman presented to her general practitioner with “moth eaten” alopecia for three months. Serology for syphilis, alongside routine bloods, showed infectious secondary syphilis.