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Skin Disorders. Friction and Pressure Problems. Blisters Etiology Friction causing fluid under first layer of skin Management Keep clean to reduce infection Open blister increases the chance of infection Use donut padding Second Skin or Foam Lubricant to reduce friction
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Friction and Pressure Problems • Blisters • Etiology • Friction causing fluid under first layer of skin • Management • Keep clean to reduce infection • Open blister increases the chance of infection • Use donut padding • Second Skin or Foam • Lubricant to reduce friction • Reduce the use of poor footwear
Ingrown Toe Nails • Etiology • Generally occurs in great toe • Nail grows laterally into skin • Result of lateral pressure from shoes, poor nail trimming, and repeated trauma • Management • Soaking in warm water (20 minutes) • Place cotton under edge of nail to clear from skin • Surgical removal may be necessary • Prevention • Properly fitting shoes and socks are essential • Weekly toenail trimming (cut straight across) • Leave nail long enough to clear skin
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) • Etiology • Strains of staphylococcus bacteria that are resistant to some antibiotics • Signs & Symptoms • Redness, swelling, tenderness of infection site • May look similar to pimple • Some may carry MRSA and not exhibit symptoms • Management • Antibiotics (correct antibiotic) • Treatment lasts several weeks • No contact with other team members until cleared by a physician
Impetigo Contagiosa • Etiology • Bacterial Infection Spread through close contact • Signs and Symptoms • Itching and produces small pustules that rupture and crust • Management • Cleansing and topical antibacterial agents • Oral antibiotics • No contact with other team members until cleared by a physician
Folliculitis • Signs and Symptoms • Inflammation and Redness around hair follicle • Management • Moist heat is used to increase circulation • Antibiotics can also be used depending on the condition • No contact with other team members until cleared by a physician
Ringworm of the Scalp (tinea capitis) • Signs and Symptoms • Easily spread through close physical contact • Management • Topical creams and dandruff shampoos
Ringworm of the Body (Tinea Corporis) • Management • Topical antifungal cream (Lamasil)
Ringworm of the Groin (tinea cruris) • Management • May require additional topical medications and oral prescriptions • (Lamasil)
Athlete’s Foot • Etiology • Most common form of fungal infection • Signs and Symptoms • Extreme itching on soles of feet, between and on top of toes • Appears as dry, red and scaling. • Management • Topical antifungal agents and good foot hygiene • Open Toed shoes • Footwear in Community showers
Viral Infections • A number of skin infections are caused by viruses • When athletes do not present with symptoms, viral infection resides in sensory nerve system following initial outbreak. • If an athlete has an outbreak they should be disqualified from competition due to contagious nature of condition
Herpes Simplex • Etiology • Highly contagious and is usually transmitted direct contact • Recurrent breakouts often stress induced • Management • Use of antiviral drugs can reduce recurrence and shorten course of outbreak