Hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans of the penis successfully treated with topical ivermectin

Carlo Gelmetti; Michela Brena; Stefano Veraldi

doi:10.1111/pde.13789

Hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans of the penis successfully treated with topical ivermectin

Carlo Gelmetti, Michela Brena, Stefano Veraldi

Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda- Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

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Abstract

Hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans is an infestation of the skin caused by nematodes. Involvement of genitals is extremely rare. We report the case of a child with this infestation on the penis who cleared rapidly with topical ivermectin.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	391-392
Journal	Pediatric Dermatology
Volume	36
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.13789
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 2019

Keywords

child
hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans
ivermectin
penis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Dermatology

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Hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans of the penis successfully treated with topical ivermectin

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