title: [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.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007815:Larva Migrans / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D013188:Sri Lanka; D013827:Thiabendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013827:Thiabendazole
vernacular_title: Lokalbenhandlung der "creeping eruption (Larva migrans nematosa) mit Thiabendazol.