Cutaneous larva migrans masquerading as tinea corporis: a case report

J Clin Diagn Res. 2013 Oct;7(10):2313. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2013/5359.3510. Epub 2013 Oct 5.

Abstract

A 25-year-old male was seen with complaints of itchy skin lesions over left thigh. On examination multiple annular scaly plaques with wavy borders, peripheral papules and central clearing was seen. Closer examination revealed multiple forked tracts with excoriated papules. A diagnosis of cutaneous larva migrans was made and the patient treated using T.Albendazole 400 mg twice daily for 7 days which resulted in complete clinical cure.

Keywords: Creeping eruption; Cutaneous larva migrans; Sandworm eruption.