WORM LAVA IN THE SKIN IS COMMON CALLED “MIGRANS”

Ever puzzled over creeping rashes on your foot after a tropical getaway?
Creeping eruption isn't your ordinary foot rash—it's caused by a hookworm, Ancylostoma braziliense, commonly found in the feces of stray dogs in tropical regions. This parasite can't complete its life cycle in humans, so it wanders under the skin, causing an itchy, moving rash that can last from a week to a few months.

Medically manageable with ivermectin, a drug also highlighted during the COVID-19 era, it quickly resolves the menace. Some swear by topical remedies too. Yet, the allergic reaction it triggers can be deceptive, manifesting centimeters apart from the actual worm's trail.

Curious about rare tropical conditions? Exploring diverse medical knowledge might just keep your travels itch-free.