Creeping Eruption

Alternate Names : Cutaneous Larvae Migrans

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Prevention requires awareness of the hookworm parasite, keeping beaches and sandboxes clean, and proper disposal of cat and dog feces.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

There are no long-term effects from creeping eruption.

What are the risks to others?

There are no risks to others, as creeping eruption is not contagious from person to person.