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Agbara IC, Nnaji TO, Enechukwu NA, Emeka CM, Oyim-Elechi OC. Navigating diagnostic challenges in syphilitic alopecia: insights from dermoscopy. Clin Exp Dermatol 2024; 49:273-275. [PMID: 37897412 DOI: 10.1093/ced/llad374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
Abstract
This report emphasizes the diagnostic difficulties in differentiating syphilitic alopecia from alopecia areata, as exclamation mark hairs that have previously been known to be the diagnostic hallmark and discriminating sign of alopecia areata can also be seen in syphilitic alopecia. A holistic evaluation is vital in improving diagnostic accuracy, especially in a resource-poor setting.
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Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Nkechi A Enechukwu
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University/Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra, Nigeria
| | | | - Oluchukwu C Oyim-Elechi
- Paediatrics, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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