![]() ![]() ![]() The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) have rules and guidelines about when an athlete can return to competition following contracting a skin condition. Treatment can vary from a topical cream to an oral medication. Beginning treatment early will decrease the risk of transmission. It is important to see a healthcare professional early on if you believe you have any of these conditions. Ringworm appears as a red ring with raised boarders. These sores can break open which leads to a yellowish brown crust to develop. Impetigo presents as small red sores that are filled with fluid. MRSA is a bacterial infection that appears as small lesion which when left untreated can progress into larger abscess. Three of the most common skin conditions seen in wrestling are methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus(MRSA), impetigo, and tinea corporis(ringworm). Skin conditions can appear anywhere on the body. Skin conditions are highly contagious and can be transmitted through skin to skin contact or through direct contact with an already contaminated surface. These conditions are caused by either a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection. ![]() Skin conditions are infections of the skin and the layers of soft tissue beneath the skin. Athletic trainers have knowledge in preventing, assessing, treating, and educating athletes regarding skin conditions. LATs are one of the first lines of defense when it comes to skin infections. Due to the amount of physical contact between athletes, wrestling is the most common sport for skin conditions to occur. The wrestling season can be a busy time for licensed athletic trainers (LATs). ![]()
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