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Stefano Veraldi¹, Giovanni Genovese², Umberto Cerino³

¹Dermatological Centre in Milan, Corso Venezia, 39, 20121 Milan, Italy.

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Summary

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Follicular larva migrans (FLM) presents as small, itchy bumps, often on the torso and thighs. This rare hookworm infection is harder to treat due to larvae deep in hair follicles.

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Albendazole Follicular larva migrans Hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans

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Background:

Follicular larva migrans (FLM) is a rare clinical variant of hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans (HrCLM).
FLM presents as small, erythematous, follicular papules, sometimes with vesicles or pustules, typically on the trunk and thighs.
Lesions are often accompanied by significant pruritus, and may show fragmented tracks.

Approach:

This study details two clinical cases of FLM.
A comprehensive literature review on FLM was conducted.
The review focuses on clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment challenges.

Key Points:

FLM larvae reside deep within hair follicles, contributing to their resistance to standard anti-helminthic therapies.
The clinical presentation of FLM can be distinguished from classical HrCLM by its follicular nature and typical locations.
Pruritus is a common and often severe symptom associated with FLM.

Conclusions:

FLM represents a distinct clinical entity within HrCLM, requiring specific diagnostic and therapeutic considerations.
The deep follicular location of the parasite is a key factor in the observed resistance to treatment.
Further research is needed to optimize treatment strategies for FLM.