Kinesiology 4437A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Toxicodendron Vernix, Streptococcus Pyogenes, Liquid Nitrogen
20 Dec 2017
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Some common skin conditions precluding competition: tinea (ringworm, herpes, lice (pediculosis, scabies, molluscum, bacterial infections folliculitis, impetigo. Treatment: treated with antifungals, topical and systemic treatments available (topical or oral, fluconazole, must be able to completely occlude to allow participation, must be treated x72 hours and covered before allowing return to play. Prevention/prophylaxis: washing mats before/after practice and competition, shower before/after practice, wash/dry workout gear everyday, daily skin checks, exclusion of wrestlers with infection. Rashes that are not infectious but resemble tinea: eczema, psoriasis, uticaria (hives), pityriasis rosea. Eczema: dry patch, common on hands, cubital fossa, popliteal fossa, treatment: moisturize, cortisone creams, etc. Incredibly itchy: rasied welts, allergic response, treatment: antihistamines, steroids. Herpes gladiatorum in the danger zone - can spread into eye red flag: very small and go undiagnosed until fully inflamed. Treatment: symptomatic treatment for pain, rx antivirals topical and/or oral.
