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Skin Disease

Skin Disease's in wrestling are very common, but can be avoided if wrestlers follow the coaching staff's advice.

Below are tips which wrestlers should follow to avoid skin disease:

  1. All wrestlers should shower (with water and soap!!) immediately at the end of every practice, match, and tournament.
  2. Wear clean, fresh workout gear every practice.  Do not wear dirty workout gear two days in a row.

For more information on skin diseases visit the links listed below.

Guide to Preventing and Diagnosing Skin Infections

This link will lead you to a comprehensive guide to preventing and recognizing skin diseases that wrestlers are prone to get.  Mat USA Guide to Skin Infections
Don't Be Scared, Be Educated!!!

Skin Infections