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What Do Worm-like Patches On The Skin Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 4 Dec 2016

Question: Hello Dr! I have recently returned from holiday in St XXXXXXX and today i have noticed some strange, worm looking patches on my skin, which originaly looked like mosquito bite.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like cutaneous larva migrans, answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it looks like cutaneous larva migrans which is due to creeping of insects underneath the skin.
I would like to ask you few questions:
Did they appear suddenly?
Are they associated with itching, burning or any other symptoms?
Are they migrating or stationary?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Hello. Thank u for getting back to me. I started itching since i got back this monday. I thought it was the bites, but i felt it was strange to itch more and more so i adked a friend to look. It seems like they are stationary. There were lot of stray dogs there which i fed by hand and i was also stang by jelly fish, but that is mow gealing and doesnt seem to annoy me at all. The image i attached was taken on my tummy, there is another on my back and one on my breast .

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Still looks like cutaneous larva migrans

Detailed Answer:
These are still looking like cutaneous larva migrans which is due to the presence of parasites in the skin.
Dog hookworm is the commonest cause of creeping eruption in humans.
You need to consult a doctor for these and get anti parasitic medicines.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar