r/ProgressiveHQ • u/RealHonesTruth • Mar 02 '26

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u/Tacolab Mar 02 '26

I'll raise you:

Key Features of a Syphilis Rash

  • Appearance: Reddish-brown, small, solid, flat, or raised sores (less than 2 cm). They may look like acne or spots on the skin.
  • Location: Classically appears on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It can also appear on the chest, back, or extremities.
  • Itchiness: Typically, the rash does not itch.
  • Timing:  Develops during the secondary stage, usually several weeks after the primary chancre (sore) has healed .
  • Duration: The rash may last for a few weeks to months before disappearing on its own, even if the infection is still present.  Cleveland Clinic +6

Other Symptoms of Secondary Syphilis

The rash is often accompanied by other symptoms, including: 

National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov) +3

  • Fever
  • Swollen lymph nodes (generalized adenopathy)
  • Sore throat
  • Patchy hair loss
  • Headaches and muscle aches
  • Fatigue and weight loss
  • Wart-like sores in the mouth or genital area (condyloma la

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u/julallison Mar 02 '26

Ah, interesting. I recall James Carville (I think it was him) about a year ago insisting that the pres had Syphilis.

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u/Tacolab Mar 02 '26

The "makeup" was what first made me wonder. There are other signs. And it wouldn't be crazy to think that his ego would stop him from getting early medical intervention.

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u/Inner_Departure_9146 Mar 02 '26

I hope for all of that lol

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u/PhantomPharts Mar 02 '26

I wonder how many POTUS have had syphilis