1. Skin Infections
Athlete Beware!

2. Tinea pedis-athletefoot

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

4. 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

5. 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”

6. 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

7. Tinea corporis- ringworm

8. Not a worm but a fungus

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

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

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

12. Red pustule rash

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

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

15. 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

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

17. Cauliflower ear

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