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Cutaneous infections in wrestlers
Eugene K Wilson1, Kevin Deweber2, James W Berry3
1Naval Branch Health Clinic Mayport, Jacksonville, Florida.
Sports Health
|January 16, 2014
Summary
Wrestlers frequently experience skin infections like herpes gladiatorum and tinea gladiatorum. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent disqualification, with prophylactic medications showing promise for prevention.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Sports Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Cutaneous infections pose a significant risk for wrestlers, potentially leading to disqualification from competition.
- Prompt diagnosis and effective management of skin infections are critical in athletic populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common skin infections in wrestlers.
- To highlight diagnostic and management strategies for these infections in athletes.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of Medline, PubMed, Cochrane Database, and UpToDate up to 2012.
- Keywords included various skin infections and wrestler-specific terms.
- Review of relevant articles and their references for clinical information.
Main Results:
- Herpes simplex virus (herpes gladiatorum), bacterial skin infections, and dermatophyte infections (tinea gladiatorum) are most common in wrestlers.
- Clinical presentations of these infections can differ in wrestlers compared to the general population.
- Diagnostic testing is recommended for atypical presentations of herpes gladiatorum and tinea gladiatorum.
Conclusions:
- Diagnosis and management of most wrestler skin infections align with general community practices.
- Prophylactic medications can help prevent herpes simplex virus recurrence and reduce dermatophyte infection incidence in wrestlers.
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