Diagnosis: Syphilis
Description: Multiple annular plaques around mouth
Morphology: Annular
Site: Face
Sex: F
Age: 25
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ted Rosen
Differential DiagnosisHistory: Acute onset of asymptomatic annular plaques on face. Similar lesions located around nose. This is an example of the classic annular syphilid of secondary syphilis. This morphology is nearly unique to skin of color, particularly those of African ethnicity.