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More Than Skin Deep: Dermatologic Conditions in Athletes.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Progressive Linear Bullous Eruption in a Young Athlete: A Diagnostic Challenge.Journal of paediatrics and child health · 2026Article
- High-Intensity Sports Participation Induces Itch-Associated Sensitive Skin.Phenomics (Cham, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Different Clinical Manifestations of Sport-Related Dermatophytosis: A Two-Case Series.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- The use of cosmetic and medical products for skin protection in athletes during training and competitions.Postepy dermatologii i alergologii · 2026Article
- Common Superficial Bacterial Skin Infections Self-Reported by 1047 Greek Competitive Swimmers: A 2021 Retrospective Study.Infectious disease reports · 2025Article
- Primary Care Considerations for the Adolescent Wrestler.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2024Review
- Mpox and Monkeypox Virus: Special Considerations for Athletes in Contact Sports.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Article
- Exercise Frequency Reduction Is Associated With Higher Risk of Infection in Newly Diagnosed Diabetes: A Nationally Representative Cohort Study.Journal of Korean medical science · 2023Article
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
contextAthletes are a unique group of patients whose activities, particularly in high-contact sports such as wrestling and football, place them at high risk of developing skin conditions. The correct diagnosis of sports dermatoses requires familiarity with their clinical characteristics. It is critical that primary care physicians recognize the most common skin disorders to provide prompt treatment and prevent transmission. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: The Mayo Clinic library obtained articles from 2012 onward related to dermatologic conditions in athletes. STUDY
designReview article. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3.
resultsDermatologic diseases in athletes are often infectious and contagious due to close-contact sports environments. Sports-related dermatoses include bacterial infections, such as impetigo, ecthyma, folliculitis, abscesses, furuncles, carbuncles, erysipelas, and cellulitis; fungal infections, such as tinea and intertrigo; viral infections, such as herpes, verrucae, and molluscum contagiosum; and noninfectious conditions, such as acne, blisters, and contact dermatitis.
conclusionThis article aims to address the manifestations of the most common cutaneous diseases in athletes on the first primary care visit. It discusses the appropriate tests and most recent evidence-based treatments for each ailment. It also addresses return-to-play recommendations related to the guidelines and regulations of selected sports organizations in the United States. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION TAXONOMY (SORT): C.
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