Suggest Remedy For Pimples On Foot

Posted on Mon, 7 Dec 2015

Question: It appears that I have a parasite of some sort in my foot. It started as a very small bothersome bump but now has migrated upwards across the top of my foot leaving a raised hardened path. It's not extremely painful so probably 2 on pain scale but is itchy and bothersome and continues to travel. Ideas on what it may be and what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Larva migrans

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
This condition is called as cutaneous larva migrans.
In this condition a worm enters under skin and migrates upward.
I treat such cases with an antihelmenthic drug like albendazole.
It gives good results.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (38 minutes later)

Thank you! Here is a photo

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use albendazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like cutaneous larva.
Go ahead with a course of albendazole.
This should help you.
You can get a prescription from any doctor nearby.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj