Infections of Skin · NEET PG Preparation Dermatology
A 24-year-old man presents with multiple intensely pruritic, erythematous, serpiginous tracks on the dorsal aspect of his right foot after returning…
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A 24-year-old man presents with multiple intensely pruritic, erythematous, serpiginous tracks on the dorsal aspect of his right foot after returning from a beach vacation in the Caribbean. What is the standard first-line treatment for this condition?
- A.Permethrin 5% cream
- B.Oral IvermectinCorrect answer
- C.Oral Fluconazole
- D.Topical Ciprofloxacin
Solution
The patient has cutaneous larva migrans (creeping eruption), caused by animal hookworm larvae (most commonly Ancylostoma braziliense). Oral ivermectin (single dose) or albendazole is the first-line treatment.
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