ss the area. By the time athletes, especially wrestlers, reach the collegiate level of competition they basically know if they have ringworm. Daily self-examination of the athlete can catch the red patch in its early stages and proper care can begin immediately to prevent spreading to other teammates. There are products out on the market that can help prevent transmission of Tinea Corporis. An example of this is Kenshield. It is a foam that when applied becomes an invisible protectant and barrier. Kenshield is specifically designed for athletics and won't wash away with perspiration. However, these products can be expensive. A 22oz. Can of Kenshild, for example, is $18.00. This product isn't just for athletes but is extremely useful in protecting Athletic Trainers themselves. In addition to Tinea Pedis and Corporis, Conjunctivitis(pink eye) is very common in Athletics. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which the name would suggest. The conjunctiva is a moist, delicate membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the whites of the eyes. The fluids in an infected eye is extremely contagious. A person may only have conjunctivitis in one eye but if they itch the infected one and then rub the other, the infection is that easily spread. If an athlete touches their eye and then hugs someone or touches a doorknob, other people are at risk of becoming infected. Using other athlete's clothes, towels, eye makeup or sunglasses can put him or her at increased odds. Conjunctivitis can commonly spread like wildfire throughout a swimming team because of the sharing of goggles and towels. Sometimes the redness that is the first symptom is commonly mistaken for irritation from the chlorine in the pool. Signs and symptoms of Conjunctivitis include scratchy or painful sensation, tearing, and itchy and swollen eyes. The eye is excessively red, resembling a "bloodshot eye". The most defining sign is difficu...
