Necklace of Venus
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| Necklace of Venus | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Venereal necklace, collar of Venus, leucoderma syphiliticum |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
| Causes | Syphilis |
Necklace of Venus describes the white spots on the side of the neck associated with syphilis.
It is a type of leucoderma syphiliticum, appearing around six-months following the onset of syphilis.
It is rare. The term was coined by Jean Alfred Fournier in 1906.