Skin Disorders

"cold sores," open blister, yellow crust, fever, swollen glands

herpes

how long do you have herpesvirus for?

forever

herpes surfaces when

immune system weakens

herpes transmission

skin to skin

herpes prevention

cover open wounds, hygiene, don't share towels, wash mats w/ bleach solution

viral, raised pink lumps, physician must remove lumps and apply meds

molluscum contagiosum

staph/strep infection, cluster of blisters, crusted yellow exterior

impetigo

impetigo treatment

antibiotics

impetigo prevention

washing playing surfaces, do not share clothes/towels

inflammation of a hair follicle, bacterial infection, antibiotics needed

folliculitis

if you have folliculitis, you can compete IF

infected area is covered

boil, bacterial infection in skin gland, looks like giant pimple

furuncle

furuncle treatment

hot pack to draw out infection, do not squeeze

ringworm, fungal infection, red/scaly/ring shaped

tinea corporis

ringworm treatment

antifungals

erythema, warmth, edema, vesicles, caused by contact w/ irritative substance or allergen

contact dermatitis

infected laceration

pre-existing cut that has become infected

MRSA

methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that is

resistant to multiple antibiotics, including penicillins

factors of CA-MRSA in athletes

skin trauma, direct contact w/ infected person, sharing unclean equipment and items

CA-MRSA prevention

avoid sharing personal items, personal hygiene, shower before/after practice, short and clean nails

washing clothes at ____ degrees F kills CA-MRSA

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