| Literature DB >> 16438425 |
Janet Vafaie1, Jeffrey M Weinberg, Barry Smith, Richard S Mizuguchi.
Abstract
In a patient with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), alopecia may be an important associated finding and can provide clues to diagnosis. This review focuses on the relationship between hair loss and STDs. Specifically, we review alopecia in association with syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and the medications used to treat these infections. In addition, we review the literature regarding the putative association between alopecia areata and cytomegalovirus (CMV).Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16438425
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cutis ISSN: 0011-4162