cutaneous larva migrans

Cutaneous larva migrans is a skin disease caused by the larvae of hookworms, typically those that infect dogs and cats, such as Ancylostoma braziliense. When these larvae come into contact with human skin, they penetrate the outer layers, often between the toes, causing an intensely itchy rash. This condition is also known as "creeping eruption" because the larvae migrate beneath the skin, creating visible, winding tunnels. While the larvae are unable to complete their life cycle in humans, they continue to move, causing the characteristic lesions. Physicians should consider cutaneous leishmaniasis in individuals with chronic skin lesions who have traveled to endemic areas.123