Cutaneous Larva Migrans Over Penis

Isolated cutaneous larva migrans over the scalp in a hod carrier

“…A single dose of ivermectin 12 mg led to complete resolution (c). This isolated occurrence of CLM on the scalp highlights a rarely reported topographic distribution of a common tropical condition 1,2 …”

“…This isolated occurrence of CLM on the scalp highlights a rarely reported topographic distribution of a common tropical condition. 1,2…”

Pruritic genital rash

“…CLM, also termed as ‘creeping eruption’, is a incidental parasitic infestation in humans by animal nematode larva. The burrowing of the larva of Ancylostoma braziliense, Ancylostoma caninum , Necator americanus , Uncinaria stenocephala and Strongyloides stenocephala , have been implicated in such creeping eruptions 1 . The larva enters intact or abraded skin following exposure with soil contaminated with faeces.…”

A case of cutaneous larva migrans from Turkey

“…Dermoscopy, a useful bedside tool, aides in differentiating it from burrow of scabies, larva currens, and dracunculiasis. Sil et al detected multiple white beaded structures arranged in a serpiginous pattern over an erythematous background on dermoscopy of a case [11].…”

“…W jednym z przypadków Sil i wsp. w badaniu dermatoskopowym wykryli liczne białe, paciorkowate struktury o charakterze pełzającym, umiejscowione na podłożu rumieniowym [11].…”