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There are a many different skin disorders that occur frequently in athletes. This list is by no means complete. Those who play contact sports like Wrestling or Martial Arts are at risk of contracting:
- fungal skin infections (ringworm or athlete's foot or jock itch)
- viral skin infections
- molluscum contagiosum
- warts
- herpes simplex infections
- bacterial skin infections (Staph infections and others)
Other skin conditions that may occur in athletes:
- eczema, particularly in swimmers, as chlorine can irritate and dry skin
- heat rash (miliaria)
- contact dermatitis to sports equipment like shin guards, etc.
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