Category: Syphilis

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

That Patchy Hair Loss Could Be Caused by Syphilis

That Patchy Hair Loss Could Be Caused by Syphilis

Not all hair loss has the same cause. While patchy shedding is often linked to…
Why Syphilis Is Harder to Detect in Women

Why Syphilis Is Harder to Detect in Women

Syphilis can be difficult to notice in anyone, but it is often especially easy to…
Syphilis and Your Heart – The Long-Term Danger

Syphilis and Your Heart – The Long-Term Danger

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can sometimes seem to “go away” on its…
Syphilis Myths That Are Still Scaring People

Syphilis Myths That Are Still Scaring People

Syphilis is one of those infections that still carries a lot of outdated beliefs, and…
That Painless Ulcer Down There Is Almost Always Syphilis

That Painless Ulcer Down There Is Almost Always Syphilis

Finding a sore or ulcer in the genital area can feel alarming, especially if it…
Syphilis Reinfection: How Common Is It?

Syphilis Reinfection: How Common Is It?

Syphilis reinfection is more common than many people realize, and it can happen even after…