Abstract

The terms cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) and creeping eruption have been used as synonyms for decades. Whereas cutaneous larva migrans describes a syndrome on the other hand creeping eruption is a clinical sign, present in a variety of dermatological conditions. A creeping eruption is clinically defined as a linear or serpiginous, slightly elevated, erythematous track that moves forward in an irregular pattern. Hands, feet, buttocks, and back are the the usual sites of infection. Cases confined to the penis are very rare with the mode of larval entry being unclear in such cases. We report a case of cutaneous larva migrans confined to penis.

Keywords: Cutaneous larva migrans, creeping eruption, serpiginous.