Secondary syphilis typically starts with the appearance of a non-itchy rash, often with brownish/reddish spots on the palms of the hand and the soles of the feet. This rash can appear on one or more areas of the body and can show up when the primary sore is healing or several weeks after the sore has healed. The rash can remain for 6–10 weeks. Other common symptoms include sores called mucous patches in moist parts of the body, such as the mouth, vagina, and anus. These mucous patches are highly infectious. People with secondary syphilis can have many other symptoms, including fever, swollen lymph glands, sore throat, patchy hair loss, headaches, weight loss, muscle aches, fatigue, or vision issues. Like the first stage of syphilis, if someone does not receive treatment, the symptoms in secondary syphilis will go away, but the person will still have syphilis.