Severe hair loss could be early sign of syphilis - other lesser-known signs to spot
dailystar.co.ukHaving an STI or an STD is far more common than many people realise. Luckily, many of these diseases can be easily treated, with symptoms decrease over time with medication.Unfortunately, many people tend to ignore the danger signs, which can have dangerous health consequences over time.One lesser-known early warning sign for those who have contracted an STD is sudden hair loss as a result of their infection.Syphilis has become widespread worldwide with a resurgence of new cases in the last decade.Experiencing hair loss or bald patches could be a sign of syphilis that you should not ignore.Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection which, if not treated, could cause serious and potentially life-threatening problems."The symptoms of syphilis are often mild and hard to notice,” says the NHS.“If you have symptoms of syphilis, a doctor or nurse will check your penis, vagina or bottom for syphilis sores.”The condition is treated with antibiotics, which may come in injection, tablet or capsule form.Syphilis is cause by the bacteria treponema pallidum and leads to the appearance of painless sores around the area of infection.
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