Secondary Syphilis

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Secondary syphilis F. Peral Rubio, M.D. Department of Dermatology Complejo Hospitalario Universitario, Badajoz, Spain. www.dermatoblog.com

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Secondary syphilis

F. Peral Rubio, M.D.Department of Dermatology Complejo Hospitalario Universitario, Badajoz, Spain.

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30-year-old female.The patient was referred to us for

the assessment of lesions had appeared on the soles and palms 2 months previously.

Erythematous 4-7-mm papules, with fine annular scaling.

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In this case probably the principal clinical diagnosis would be psoriasis, but always be ruled by serology, and even biopsy, secundary syphilis, as it finally was.

Secondary syphilis

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Papular syphilidesA thin,white scaling ring on the surface of the lesion, known as Biette's collarette, is a helpful, although it is not pathognomonic.

THE KEY TO THE DIAGNOSIS

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Secondary syphilis

F. Peral Rubio, M.D.Department of Dermatology Complejo Hospitalario Universitario, Badajoz, Spain.

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