[Topically applied thiabendazole in the treatment of creeping eruption (cutaneous helminthiasis) (author's transl)].

Abstract

Two patients with creeping eruption (cutaneous helminthiasis) on the feet contracted during a vacation in Ceylon were treated successfully by topical application of thiabendazole 50% in a paste destined for oral use in veterinary medicine. The preparation was applied once daily under occlusive dressings. There was no skin irritation. Prompt healing occurred after 3 and 6 days respectively. Because systemic thiabendazole therapy is frequently associated with toxic side effects, topical application seems to be the treatment of choice for creeping eruption caused by nematodes.

• Authors: H Bardach
• Journal: Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) (Wien Med Wochenschr) Vol. 130 Issue 23 Pg. 761-4 (Dec 15 1980) ISSN: 0043-5341 [Print] Austria
• Vernacular Title: Lokalbenhandlung der "creeping eruption (Larva migrans nematosa) mit Thiabendazol.
• PMID: 7210683 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Thiabendazole

Topics

• Administration, Topical
• Adult
• Humans
• Larva Migrans (diagnosis, drug therapy)
• Male
• Sri Lanka
• Thiabendazole (therapeutic use)