Skin Rash
Skin Rash and Infections
Skin reactions are generally caused by infections or allergies. There are three main types of infections: bacterial, viral, or fungal. Though they commonly affect wrestlers, they can also be problematic for any sport which involves the use of bathing or locker facilities. (18988923)
Allergic
Atopic Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
Bacterial
Impetigo
Folliculitis
Furuncle
Fungal
Tinea Corporis
Tinea Capitis
Viral
Herpes Simplex
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Return to Play Criteria
In the United States, the National Federation of High School Associations have the following 2014-2015 guidelines for return to play:
Bacterial Diseases (impetigo, boils): To be considered “non-contagious,” all lesions must be scabbed over with no oozing or discharge and no new lesions should have occurred in the preceding 48 hours. Oral antibiotic for three days is considered a minimum to achieve that status. If new lesions continue to develop or drain after 72 hours, MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) should be considered.
Herpetic Lesions (Simplex, fever blisters/cold sores, Zoster, Gladiatorum): To be considered “non-contagious,” all lesions must be scabbed over with no oozing or discharge and no new lesions should have occurred in the preceding 48 hours. For primary (first episode of Herpes Gladiatorum), wrestlers should be treated and not allowed to compete for a minimum of 10 days. If general body signs and symptoms like fever and swollen lymph nodes are present, that minimum period of treatment should be extended to 14 days. Recurrent outbreaks require a minimum of 120 hours or five full days of oral anti-viral treatment, again so long as no new lesions have developed and all lesions are scabbed over.
Tinea Lesions (ringworm on scalp or skin): Oral or topical treatment for 72 hours on skin and oral treatment for 14 days on scalp.
Scabies, Head Lice: 24 hours after appropriate topical management. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): 24 hours of topical or oral medication and no discharge.
Molluscum Contagiosum: Upon treatment with curettage and hyfrecator, may cover with biooclusive and wrestle immediately
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