Cutaneous pili migrans
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Diagnostic methodAppearance[1]
| Cutaneous pili migrans | |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Creeping dot or thread under skin[1] |
| Causes | Trauma, no cause[1] |
| Diagnostic method | Appearance[1] |
| Differential diagnosis | Cutaneous larva migrans[1] |
| Treatment | Remove hair[1] |
| Frequency | Rare[1] |
Cutaneous pili migrans (CMP) is a piece of hair embedded in skin, typically appearing as a dark or reddish creeping dot or thread, in a similar presentation to cutaneous larva migrans.[1][2] There may be associated pain, though generally no itch.[3]
CMP typically presents as a non-itchy dark or reddish creeping dot or thread, in a similar appearance to cutaneous larva migrans.[1]
Cause
CMP may follow an injury or appear without cause.[1]