Vitiligoid Macules As Manifestation of Secondary Syphilis

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 1985 May-Jun;51(3):170-171.

Abstract

A young man developed multiple, bilatera depigmented, vitihgoid macules on .his palm and soles. along with roseolar rashes on the trunk and generalize I as a anife tation of Ymthadenopathy secondary syphilis. There was no associated melanoderma. Blood VDRL was positive 1: 128 and histopathology was suggestive. AU the manifestations disappeared following treatment with penicillin.

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