Skin Disease

STEPS TO AVOID SKIN DISEASE

I. Hygiene

A. Shower as soon as possible after any practice or match with antibacterial soap

1. Shampoo scalp and hair thoroughly

2. Lather up good and cleanse entire body 

B. Moisturize skin, as needed, to keep it from being too dry

C. Take practice clothes home everyday and have them cleaned

1. Never wear the same practice clothes again without having them cleaned

2. Allow wrestling shoes/sneakers to dry thoroughly 

3. Do not keep sweaty clothes in wrestling bag, empty it daily 

D. Clean headgear after use with ethyl alcohol or proper disinfectant 

1. Remove/replace doth tape from headgear periodically 

2. Wash cloth parts of headgear in a washing machine periodically 

3. Do not share headgear with another wrestler 

E. Make sure all scratches/cuts are covered as best as possible before wrestling (Including Acne) 

1. Use of long sleeve shirts and full length sweatpants can accomplish this for practice 

2. New Skin is available in the Med-kit to cover small scratches in places where clothing cannot cover

 II. Skin screening 

A. Check as often as possible with your child only in shorts 

B. Check entire body (even under arms and in scalp) 

C. Encourage child to check themselves daily 

D. If anything suspicious is found, make sure it is brought to the attention of the coach, Athletic Trainer, or nurse