During its second stage, syphilis may lead to a rash on one or several parts of the body. It most commonly affects the trunk, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet. The rash typically does not ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. This article is more than 3 years old. A patient with papulosquamous ...

Social media is going crazy amid speculation former President Donald J. Trump has syphilis. Democratic political consultant James Carville suggested the presidential candidate is suffering from ...

A copper-colored rash on an infant’s palm is a sign of congenital syphilis. The infection can cause bone damage, anemia, jaundice, nerve damage, meningitis, skin rashes and an enlarged liver or spleen ...

A rash, or dermatitis (eczema), on the neck is skin inflammation and irritation. It causes a change in appearance and texture on the front, sides, or back of the neck. The appearance of a neck rash ...

Sexually transmitted infections are rising in the U.S.—particularly syphilis, which increased by 26% from 2020 to 2021, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...