Skin Disorders

1. Skin Disorders

2. 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

3. 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

4. Bacterial Infections

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Fungal InfectionsCommonly Known as Tinea (Ringworm)

9. Ringworm of the Scalp (tinea capitis) • Signs and Symptoms • Easily spread through close physical contact • Management • Topical creams and dandruff shampoos

10. Ringworm of the Body (Tinea Corporis) • Management • Topical antifungal cream (Lamasil)

11. Ringworm of the Groin (tinea cruris) • Management • May require additional topical medications and oral prescriptions • (Lamasil)

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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