Fungus that appears as a red scaly ring with a clearing in the center and
the fungus is at the edge of the ring and moving out. Most ringworm is
passed through body contact and not necessarily from the mats. Most
ringworm appears on the arm and upper body torso. Treatment includes
antifungal prescribed with Topical Ketoconasole or Econazole. Non
prescription antifungals that may help are: Lotrimin, Micatin, Mycelex and
Tinactin. Treatment usually takes a week to make the fungus inactive and a
total of three weeks for complete eradication.
Impetigo
Highly contagious bacterial inflammation of the skin. Appears as small
vesicles which form pustules and eventually weeping crustations.
Transmitted by direct contact or contact with infected equipment or
towels.
Herpes Simplex
The
most common viral infection seen in athletics. Commonly called a fever
blister or cold sore. The virus is carried inactive by a majority of the
population and does not erupt until a person’s resistance is lowered by
another condition such as stress, fever, fatigue or dietary problems.
Initially appears as blisters which rupture and form a crusted surface.
The condition is usually self limiting and disappears in one to two weeks.
Transmission usually occurs from skin to skin contact or through shared
equipment. Contact should be avoided until the crusted area is gone. The
period of maximum contagious spread is five days after onset of eruptions.
There is no cure presently available for herpes simplex.
Prevention Is The Best Treatment Of Skin Diseases
