Trench foot, also known as immersion foot syndrome, develops when feet are cold and wet for prolonged periods of time without the ability to warm or dry the skin....[Read More]
Tinea pedis is commonly known as “athlete’s foot." It is a fungal infection of the foot, often seen in sports participants. ...[Read More]
Tinea cruris is commonly known as “Jock Itch.” This is a round, itchy, red fungal infection of the upper thighs in the area typically covered by underwear briefs....[Read More]
Athletes are at a higher risk of skin infections due to frequent close contact, having open wounds, poor hygiene practices and sharing towels or equipment. It is important to know which type of infection an athlete has because some infections can still be passed to others even after the skin is covered....[Read More]
Subungual hematoma refers to a painful condition caused by a buildup of blood (hematoma) or “blood blister” underneath the fingernail or toenail....[Read More]
“Pernio” (also known as “chilblains”) is a condition characterized by skin changes (described below) that occur in response to cold temperatures....[Read More]
A laceration is a cut in the skin, a common occurrence in sports. A laceration can occur
following contact with a sharp object, such as a piece of equipment or even a tooth, or
from a blunt force, such as an elbow during basketball....[Read More]
An ingrown toenail, or
onychocryptosis, occurs when
a side of the nail plate begins
to burrow into the skin and
soft tissue at its edges along
the nail bed....[Read More]
Excessive sweating beyond what is normally required to regulate the body temperature, known as hyperhidrosis, can occur in some individuals and athletes....[Read More]
Heat urticaria, also called cholinergic urticaria, refers to hives caused by increased core body temperature due to active or passive body warming. The most common causes are exercise, strong emotions, hot ambient temperatures, spicy foods, and bathing in hot water....[Read More]
Frostbite is an injury that can occur after prolonged exposure to below freezing temperatures (< 0° C or 32° F)....[Read More]
The "female athlete triad" is a term used to describe three distinct but interrelated conditions, including, low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction and low bone mineral density....[Read More]
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a collection of conditions that causes the various supportive tissues in our body, including our bones, joints and skin, to be extra flexible....[Read More]
Cold urticaria is an uncommon skin reaction to cold exposure, which can be environmental, from aquatic activities, handling cold objects, or even eating cold foods....[Read More]
Chafing is skin irritation due to repetitive friction. This may arise from contact between skin and skin or skin and clothing, especially during prolonged periods of exercise. ...[Read More]
Calluses and corns are benign lesions of the skin that are most prominently found on the feet or hands but can present on any skin surface....[Read More]
Blisters are fluid-filled swelling formed at the pressure points in feet and hands due to the friction between the foot and shoes/socks or a hand and tools or sporting equipment....[Read More]
Abrasions are injuries to the most superficial layers of the skin due to friction. The most common areas of abrasions are the head, torso and then the lower limbs and are also known as road rash, turf burns and raspberries....[Read More]
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