5 common signs of worms that adults often ignore

Skin issues like breakouts, new rashes, or itchy spots are typically attributed to diet, hormones or stress. But some worm infections can have skin manifestations. For instance, the condition known as Cutaneous larva migrans (caused by hookworm larvae) produces winding, itchy tracks on the skin.

While that’s a more “external” form of migration, even intestinal worms can affect skin through nutrient deficiency, immune response shifts, or secondary imbalances (e., vitamin A, zinc) that in turn affect skin health. If pimples or rashes arise alongside other digestive or systemic signs, they may warrant looking beyond the usual acne triggers.