Swimmer's xerosis: Swimmer's xerosis, or dry skin, is common among swimmers. Dilution
and melting of the natural protective skin sebum leads to moisture loss from the stratum …

The third of this three‐part series on water‐related sports dermatoses discusses skin
changes seen in athletes who participate in sporting activities on top of or nearby water …

Inherent in the nature of every form of athletic endeavor are certain characteristics of the
sport that can potentially produce pathologic changes in the various organ systems …

The first of this three‐part series on water‐related dermatoses involving the athlete will
include sports occurring with the majority of time spent in the water. These sports include …

Section III of this book examines the inflammatory reactions that occur in the skin as a result
of sports participation. The scope of disorders in this section is vast. Cutaneous conditions in …

To the Editor: Collegiate athletes who participate in outdoor sports are repeatedly exposed
to ultraviolet radiation. A previous study found that 85% of collegiate athletes had not …

Management: Properly fitting shoes and socks worn without folds and creases, as well as
frequent sock changes in order to avoid moisture accumulation, are cornerstones of blister …

Athletic activity may cause or aggravate skin disorders, which in turn may diminish athletic
performance. Since many sporting activities necessitate prolonged exposure to the sun …

Most skin diseases associated with swimming are relatively minor and either heal
spontaneously or respond quickly to treatment. Exceptions are those diseases made worse …

The most common injuries afflicting the athlete affect the skin. The list of sports-related
dermatoses is vast and includes infections, inflammatory conditions, traumatic entities …