An older method was to freeze the leading point of the burrow. This sometimes produced significant tissue destruction
and often missed the larva, which may be up to 2 cm ahead of the visible burrow. A classic treatment is 10% topical
thiabendazole suspension applied four times a day for at least 2 days after the last sign of burrow activity; however, this
medication is not always readily available. This
regimen has a high cure rate and minimal toxicity.
Rare cases may require oral thiabendazole. Oral
ivermectin, indicated for the treatment of larval
currens, may have a role in the treatment of this
disease as an off-label use.