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Extensive larva migrans
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INTRODUCTION
Cutaneous larva migrans is a common tropically acquired dermatosis. It presents as an erythematous, serpiginous, pruritic, cutaneous eruption caused by percutaneous penetration and subsequent migration of larvae of various nematode parasites.
CASE REPORT
A 26-year-old male came with complaints of an itchy eruption on his back and arms of 2 months' duration. He was a fisherman by occupation and gave a history of sleeping on the beach for long hours. He was treated with antihistamines, but without any response. Cutaneous examination revealed multiple erythematous papules, plaques ...
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