Serpiginous eruption on the leg

Berlin, Joshua M.; Goldberg, S; McDonough, Rory D.; Leeman, Douglas R.

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2009.07.019

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“…HrCLM is caused by the inadvertent penetration and migration of animal hookworm larvae through the epidermis. The most common parasite species include Ancylostoma braziliense (hookworm of wild cats, and domestic cats and dogs) and Ancylostoma caninum (dog hookworm) [9]. The adult worms thrive in the intestines of their definitive host (cats and dogs) and release their eggs into the environment via defecation.…”

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Hookworm-related Cutaneous Larva Migrans with Exceptional Multiple Cutaneous Entries

2017

J Clin Investig Dermatol

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A 60-year-old white male, who came from a rehabilitationassisted living facility in Miami, Florida, presented with multiple intensely pruritic migratory erythematous serpiginous tracks for 10 days over his left calf, left anterior leg, and right thigh. There were also hyper-pigmented macules around the tracks with overlying crust (Figure 1). Patient stated that he had been living some time in a bush and sleeping on the ground where stray animals defecate. He was previously treated for scabies with permethrin without success, otherwise unremarkable medical history. Based upon the typical characteristics of the lesions and epidemiologic history, a diagnosis of HrCLM was suspected, but due to the unusual multiple lesions, skin punch biopsies were performed from the left buttock and right posterior lower leg. Histologic sections showed several small intraepidermal cavities, likely corresponding to larva tracks (Figure 2A) associated with eosinophil-rich dermal mixed inflammatory cell infiltrates (Figures 2B and 2C). Histology failed to demonstrate larvae itself. However, given the characteristic clinical presentation and overall histological features, the diagnosis of HrCLM was made.

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Hookworm-related Cutaneous Larva Migrans with Exceptional Multiple Cutaneous Entries

2017

J Clin Investig Dermatol

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“…The most frequent location is in the lower extremities, especially in the legs. Although this disease can heal itself, further treatment is often needed in many cases [1,2].…”

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New Approachment of Creeping Eruption Management

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Firmansyah²

2020

J Dermatol Res Ther

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Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic infestation caused by penetration and migration of filariform larvae into the epidermal layer of skin derived from dogs and cats, namely Ancylostoma braziliense and Ancylostoma caninum. Infective filariform larvae penetrate the surface of the skin, and migrate beneath the epidermis by leaving prominent linear or serpiginous lesions called 'creeping eruption'. One case was reported of CLM with the main complaint of being very itchy and serpiginosa lesion with hyperemic papules. Treatment with pyrantel pamoate and mebendazole is not effective in this case. Patients were given alternative therapies using 5% permethrin cream for 3 days. On the sixth day after 5% permethrin therapy, the lesion underwent total resolution.

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Serpiginous eruption on the leg

Cited by 2 publications

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Hookworm-related Cutaneous Larva Migrans with Exceptional Multiple Cutaneous Entries

Hookworm-related Cutaneous Larva Migrans with Exceptional Multiple Cutaneous Entries

New Approachment of Creeping Eruption Management

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