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Cutaneous Larvae Migrans - Creeping Eruption
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the condition?
The treatment of creeping eruption includes thiabendazole. This medication can be taken by mouth, or applied topically to the rash. Cool, moist cloths applied to the rash can help relieve itching.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Side effects of thiabendazole include nausea, vomiting, abdominal distress, and dizziness.
What happens after treatment for the condition?
Creeping eruption usually clears up in 1 to 2 weeks. The rash should clear completely with treatment.
How is the condition monitored?
The healthcare provider should be contacted if the rash does not clear up completely, or if it returns.