skin disorders
Cutaneous Larva Migrans
Treatment of Cutaneous Larva Migrans
Thiabendazole liquid or cream oralbendazoleointment Albendazoleorivermectin The infection goes away by itself after a few weeks to months, but treatment relieves the itching and reduces the risk of bacterial infection that sometimes results from scratching. Thiabendazole liquid or cream oralbendazoleointment applied to the affected area effectively treats the infection. Doctors sometimes also givealbendazoleorivermectinby mouth to kill the hookworms and cure the infection. 