Secondary Syphilis: Rash on the Soles

Secondary Syphilis: Rash on the Soles

During the secondary stage of syphilis, a rash called syphilitic dermatitis may appear. Unlike rashes caused by most other infections, syphilitic dermatitis commonly appears on the palms and soles.

Image courtesy of Susan Lindsley via the Public Health Image Library of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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