Category: Syphilis

A bacterial infection that progresses in stages, with symptoms ranging from sores to rashes to severe complications if left untreated.

I Was Asymptomatic for Months… Then the Rash Hit

I Was Asymptomatic for Months… Then the Rash Hit

It can be confusing when nothing seems wrong for weeks or even months, and then…
Syphilis Is Making a Comeback – Here’s What You Need to Know

Syphilis Is Making a Comeback – Here’s What You Need to Know

Syphilis is an old infection, but it is not a thing of the past. In…
Why Doctors Often Miss Syphilis on the First Visit

Why Doctors Often Miss Syphilis on the First Visit

Syphilis is one of those infections that can be surprisingly easy to miss, especially at…
Syphilis Rash vs Normal Rash – Visual Guide

Syphilis Rash vs Normal Rash – Visual Guide

Not every rash is caused by an STI, and not every STI causes an obvious…
Syphilis on the Scalp – Causing Hair Loss

Syphilis on the Scalp – Causing Hair Loss

Hair loss can be unsettling, especially when it seems to happen without a clear reason.…
The Difference Between Primary, Secondary, and Latent Syphilis

The Difference Between Primary, Secondary, and Latent Syphilis

Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted infection that can develop in stages, and those stages…