⚠️ “Why Do Worms Come Out of the Back? The Shocking Truth Behind This Viral Skin Disease”
If you’ve watched that viral clip where white worms suddenly crawl out of a man’s back, you’re not alone — millions are shocked, but almost no one knows what’s actually happening under the skin.
This nightmare-looking condition is called Cutaneous Myiasis — a real skin infection caused by fly larvae living and growing inside the body.
Sounds terrifying, but the good news? It’s treatable if caught early.
🪱 What Is This Worm-Coming-Out Disease?
Those tiny white creatures popping out of a hole in the skin are fly larvae. They enter the body when flies lay eggs on:
- Open wounds
- Clothes drying outside
- Sweaty skin
- Pets or animals
When the eggs hatch, the larvae burrow into the skin, causing swelling, pain, and eventually the shocking moment when they push out to escape.
🪰 Why Do They Come Out?
1️⃣ They Need Air
Larvae make a small breathing hole on the skin surface — that’s why you see them poking out.
2️⃣ They’re Fully Grown
When mature, they force their way out to fall to the ground and turn into flies.
That “noodle popping out” effect? Totally normal for myiasis.
⚠️ Common Signs You Should Never Ignore
- A painful or itchy bump
- A moving feeling under the skin
- Pus or fluid coming out
- A tiny “breathing hole”
- Redness or swelling
- A sudden worm emerging (the viral moment)
✅ 1. Block the Breathing Hole
Apply petroleum jelly or thick oil so the worm comes out on its own due to lack of oxygen.
✅ 2. Don’t Squeeze Hard
Pressing too much can break the worm inside and cause a serious infection.
✅ 3. Remove Only When the Head is Visible
Use clean, sterile tweezers and pull gently — never remove it while it’s deep.
✅ 4. Clean & Disinfect the Wound
Wash with antiseptic (Betadine / iodine) and cover it with a clean bandage to prevent infection.