The difference between syphilis and folliculitis in men is mainly due to etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment methods, etc. It is recommended to consult a specialist.
1. Causes: Syphilis is mainly caused by syphilis spirochete infection, can be transmitted through sexual contact, mother and child, blood and other ways. Folliculitis is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles, such as Staphylococcus aureus infection, which is not infectious.
2. Clinical manifestations: The clinical manifestations of syphilis often include chancre, sclerosing lymphadenitis, skin and mucous membrane damage such as syphilitic rash, flat warts, syphilitic dendritis, etc., and in severe cases, there may be bone syphilis and ocular syphilis. Folliculitis occurs on the head, face, neck, buttocks and vulva, starting with red follicular papules, pustules may appear in the center, and yellow scabs are formed after breakage, which usually do not leave a scar.
3. Diagnosis: The diagnosis of syphilis is based on medical history, clinical manifestations and laboratory tests, such as syphilis serologic test, syphilis spirochete test, cerebrospinal fluid examination. Folliculitis diagnosis is mainly based on the history, clinical manifestations of clear diagnosis.
4. Treatment: Syphilis treatment is given to penicillin, ceftriaxone sodium, tetracycline and macrolides and other drugs. Folliculitis treatment needs to keep the skin clean, topical drugs such as ichthyol ointment, tincture of iodine, etc., systemic treatment such as cephalosporins, macrolides, etc..
Men are worried about syphilis infection, it is recommended to consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis, and the medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.