Skin Infections Athlete Beware!

Tinea pedis-athletefoot

Signs and symptoms Fungal infection Peeling, cracking, redness, itchy Warm,moist environment- shoes, socks, pools, locker rooms, public showers Signs and symptoms

Severe case athletes foot Oral and topical antifungals TX – allow feet to breathe daily, replace shoes, air out footwear, wash socks, thoroughly dry feet, flip flops in showers! Severe case athletes foot

Tinea cruris-”jock itch” Warm, moist environment of genitals, inner thigh, and buttocks. Red, itchy, burning rash that is often ring shaped. Tinea cruris-”jock itch”

Mildly contagious through direct contact and indirectly through clothing TX – antifungal cream and sprays, use a clean towel after every shower, change and washing of all athletic wear. Keep area dry! Lamisil or Lotrimin

Tinea corporis- ringworm

Not a worm but a fungus

Circular, red, flat sores with a raised outer boundary. Contagious to people and animals Clothing and furniture may transmit the fungus Ringworm on torso

RINGWORM Later stages of ring worm include scaly skin surface Prescription antifungal works best. RINGWORM

Inflammation of hair follicles caused by a staph infection Hot tubs – contaminated water Vinegar compress – silvadene medication Folliculitis

Red pustule rash

Impetigo Caused by bacteria – streptococcus or staphococcus Common on face around mouth and nose Tiny blisters that burst into grainy, gold crusty edges Impetigo

Impetigo Common among wrestlers MOI – physical contact Need antibiotic prescription to cure Impetigo

MRSA- resistant bacterial infection Contact – skin to skin Cleanliness – poor hygiene, cover all wounds Compromised skin integrity – breaks in skin from wounds Contaminated objects – razors, towels, etc MRSA- resistant bacterial infection

MRSA of foot Crowded living conditions – large # in small areas Capsules – resistant to antibiotics – staph infection! Dangerous – seek medical assistance! MRSA of foot

Cauliflower ear

Cauliflower ear Direct blow causes a hematoma Permanent swelling results in tissue necrosis Deformity of outer ear Common among combat sports - wrestlers Cauliflower ear