Creeping eruption

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Hookworm - mouth of the organism Hookworm - close-up of the organism Hookworm - Ancyclostoma caninum Cutaneous larva migrans Strongyloidiasis, creeping eruption on the back

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Creeping eruption

Topical or oral thiabendazole (an anti-parasitic agent) may be used in the treatment of this infection. Other agents such as albendazole and ivermectin are also effective.

Creeping eruption is normally a self-limited infection that may clear on its own over a period of weeks to months. Treatment speeds the clearing of this infection and is highly successful.

• Secondary skin infections caused by scratching
• Spread to the lungs or the small intestine (rare)

Make an appointment with your health care provider if you or your child have skin lesions that are snakelike, itchy, and migratory.

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