Infectious dermatological diseases findings of the wrestlers according to regions

Abstract

Aim: Dermatologic diseases are commonly found in people engaged in contact sports. Particularly wrestlers can easily contract skin infections. The aim of this study is to reveal the incidence of infectious skin diseases engaged in wrestling athletes living in different climate regions. Material and Methods: Three hundred nineteen volunteer who actively wrestle in different climate regions of Turkey participated to the research. All of the athletes were asked the questions in the survey of "Personal History and Dermatological Examination Findings of Athlete". The findings and diagnoses of each wrestler were then recorded and evaluated. Results: Dermatological diseases were observed in 195 (61.12%) Turkish wrestlers, 84 (26.33%) in the eastern region, 43 (13.47%) in the inland region and 68 (21.32%) in the coastal region. These diseases were 118 (36.99%) fungal, 49 (15.36) bacterial and 28 (8.77%) viral, respectively. It was found that infectious dermatological diseases were observed more frequently in the eastern and coastal regions than inland region and this difference was statistically significant. (P = 0.045).

Molecular epidemiology of Tinea gladiatorum in contact sports in northern Iran

“…The prevalence of dermatophytosis among athletes depends on several factors, including age, geographical and socioeconomic status, crowded living conditions, personal hygiene conditions, and parents' level of education, coaches and athletes …”

“…Since the results of our study showed no association between mats contamination and the prevalence of dermatophytosis among athletes, it seems that the major cause of tinea gladiatorum was body‐to‐body contact. Therefore, the personal health of athletes can play a major role in dermatophytosis transmission …”