Unusual Skin Symptoms Could Signal Parasites
Most skin problems like itching or swelling are harmless, but in rare cases,
they may point to subcutaneous parasitic infections—when parasites live under the skin.
A Notable Case
In 2018, a Russian woman noticed a bump on her face that “migrated from under her eye to her lip.”
Doctors removed a Dirofilaria repens worm, usually found in dogs and spread by mosquitoes.
She fully recovered.
Types and Symptoms
Though humans are often “dead-end hosts,” infections like Loiasis,
Cutaneous Larva Migrans, and Swimmer’s Itch can cause red lines, bumps, or a “crawling sensation.”
These infections often follow travel or contact with untreated water or soil.
Diagnosis and Prevention
Doctors use exams, imaging, and blood tests to identify parasites.
Treatment may include medication or surgery.
Prevention is simple: “use insect repellent, avoid contaminated water and soil, and practice good hygiene.”
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