Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a parasitic dermatosis caused by the superficial migration of animal hookworm larvae in human skin, typically acquired through contact with contaminated soil or sand in tropical environments. We report the case of a 17-year-old female patient who presented in Chile with pruritic serpiginous skin lesions following recent travel to Brazil. Diagnosis was established clinically based on characteristic morphology and exposure history. The patient was treated with oral ivermectin, resulting in complete resolution of active lesions and symptoms. Given the rarity of locally reported cases in Chile, this report underscores the importance of clinical recognition in nonendemic settings to ensure prompt treatment and avoid unnecessary diagnostic procedures.
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