Skin Conditions in Athletics

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Skin Conditions in Athletics

• Can be caused or made worse by athletic
  participation
• Can be prevented with proper hygiene ensuring
  that equipment shoes fit properly

• Usually caused by bacteria or fungi that thrive
  in warm, damp areas
• Infectious forms can spread rapidly in contact
  sports

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Acne Mechanica

• Results from heat, pressure, occlusion, and
  friction
• Usually occurs on shoulders, back, head
• Common result when using tight, synthetic
  clothing, helmets, shoulder pads

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Plantar Warts

• Small, hard growths on the bottom of the foot
• Caused by a virus contagious
• Treatment cutting, burning, freezing off
• Prevention DONT WALK BAREFOOT _at_
  SCHOOL/GYM--EVER

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Herpes Gladiatorum

• Type of herpes fungal infection
• Transmitted through skin-to-skin contact
• Treatment topical oral antifungal medications
• Out 10-15 days

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Fungal Infections

• Occur in warm, moist areas of body
• Tinea pedis fungal infection that thrives in
  warmth dampness often referred to as Athletes
  Foot or ringworm
• Tinea Cruris fungal infection found in the groin
  area often referred to as Jock Itch

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Fungal Infections, cont.

• Symptoms
• Inflammation
• Burning
• Itching
• Scaling
• Blistering
• Treatment Goal
• Reduce moisture
• Avoid transmission

• Treatment
• At home, take off shoes expose feet to air
• Change socks underwear daily
• Dry feet carefully after using public locker room
• Avoid walking barefoot in public areas
• Dont wear thick clothing for long periods in
  warm weather
• Throw away worn out shoes
• Do not share shoes, headgear, towels

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Fungal Infections, cont.
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Blisters

• Caused by friction, along with heat moisture
• Tear occurs, forming space between layers of skin
  
• Fluid seeps into space-skin bubbles

• Treatment
• Relieve pain
• Keep blister from enlarging
• Avoid infection
• Prevention
• Keep skin lubricated
• Properly fitting shoes socks

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MRSA

• Symptoms
• A skin abscess
• Drainage of pus or other fluids from the site
• Fever
• Warmth/Reddening around the infected area
• Diagnosis
• Only through microbial testing
• Treatment
• Surgically excised
• Powerful antibiotics

• Type of staph infection resistant to antibiotics
• Transmission
• Person-to-person contact
• Poor hygiene
• Shared equip., towels
• Improperly cleaned equipment

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10 Ways to Avoid MRSA

• Keep hands clean
• Shower immediately following activity
• Avoid whirlpools or common tubs
• Avoid sharing towels, razors, daily athletic gear
• Properly wash athletic gear towels after each
  use

• Maintain clean facilities equipment
• Inform or refer to appropriate health care
• Administer or seek first aid
• Encourage health care professionals to seek
  bacterial cultures for proper diagnosis
• Care cover skin lesions/cut properly before
  participation