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Treatment of larva migrans cutanea (creeping eruption): a comparison between albendazole and traditional therapy
Author(s) -
Albanese Giancarlo,
Venturi Caterina,
Galbiati Giuseppe
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-4362.2001.01103.x
Subject(s) - albendazole , cryotherapy , medicine , larva migrans , cutaneous larva migrans , larva , surgery , dermatology , helminthiasis , pathology , biology , ecology
Background Creeping eruption (CE), which is characteristic of tropical and subtropical regions, is being increasingly frequently observed in Italy. The presence on the beaches of stray animals infected by nematodes of the Ancylostoma species favors contact between human skin and the larva‐infested soil. Materials and methods Our experience with 56 patients (13 cryotherapy, one thiabendazole together with cryotherapy, six thiabendazole, two albendazole with cryotherapy, and 34 albendazole) is described. Results A prompt and definitive cure was achieved in all 56 patients. The therapeutic effectiveness of the various methods used is therefore equivalent. Conclusions We believe that albendazole should be considered the first choice for treatment. It is extremely well tolerated and patient compliance is good.