Diagnostic Hallmarks
Distribution: trunk and extremities, special predilection for the palms, soles, face, and genitalia
White plaques on mucous membranes
Patchy alopecia
Lymphadenopathy
Positive serologic tests for syphilis
Clinical Presentation
The eruption of secondary syphilis is characterized by the presence of numerous non confluent, dome-shaped, red papules 1 to 4 mm in diameter. The amount of scale present is variable. Smaller lesions [...]
Diagnostic Hallmarks
Distribution: trunk and extremities, special predilection for the palms, soles, face, and genitalia
White plaques on mucous membranes
Patchy alopecia
Lymphadenopathy
Positive serologic tests for syphilis
Clinical Presentation
The eruption of secondary syphilis is characterized by the presence of numerous non confluent, dome-shaped, red papules 1 to 4 mm in diameter. The amount of scale present is variable. Smaller lesions [...]
