CUTANEOUS LARVA MIGRANS “CREEPING ERUPTIONSâ€
Journal Title: Stanley Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is the most common tropically acquired dermatosis , caused by accidental percutaneous penetration and subsequent migration of larvae of various nematode parasites. We are presenting here a clinical image of Cutaneous larva migrans. BACKGROUND: Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is caused by accidental percutaneous penetration and subsequent migration of larvae of various nematode parasites. The larva, after penetrating the epidermis, is unable to enter the blood or lymph streams and burrows just below the corneum, travelling up to an inch a day. Papules mark the site of entry and advancing end of the larva, and the tunneling causes linear, slightly elevated erythematous and serpigenous areas which itch intensely. Vesicles may form along the course of the tunnels and scaling develops as the lesions age. They may develop secondary bacterial infection. The eruption generally disappears after 1–2 months with or without treatment, but may present for 6 months or longer
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Jayanthi R, Deenadayalan T
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