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FDA is reviewing the use of antibacterial products containing triclosan The antibacterial chemical found in liquid hand soaps

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:09:58 +0000

By Jill U Adams Special to the Los Angeles Times April 19, 2010 The Food and Drug Administration announced April 8 that it will be taking a look at the safety of a widely used antibacterial chemical, triclosan.Triclosan — as well as its cousin triclocarban — is found in liquid hand soaps, deodorant bar soaps, face washes, deodorants, toothpastes and mouthwashes, and as well as in germ-fighting cutting boards and socks. In January, Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) wrote letters to the FDA and the U.S. Environmental Protection ....

How to Cure Jock Itch

admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:56:23 +0000

Jock itch, also known as crotch itch, gym itch, eczema marginatum ringworm of the groin, or tinea cruris, is a fungal infection of the groin caused by dermatophytes (Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton). It is more common in males, and is predisposed by increased moisture (as in hot, humid summer times), which promotes growth of the fungus.Jock itch tends to cause itchy or burning sensation in the groin, thigh skin folds, or the anus; the rash...

Guidance for Schools and Student Athletes about Community-Associated Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA) Infections

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:46:09 +0000

Staphylococcus aureus , often referred to as “staph,” are bacteria commonly found on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. Approximately 25% to 30% of the population are colonized with staph bacteria (i.e., carry the bacteria without becoming ill). Sometimes staph causes minor skin infections (e.g., pustules, small boils) that can be treated conservatively,without antibiotics. However...

Treatment and Prevention of Skin Infections in Wrestlers

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:02:49 +0000

Tamara Spann, ATC Hughston Athletic Training Fellowship The sport of wrestling is very tactile. With every move and every throw comes the risk of obtaining skin infections. The danger of skin infections is a growing concern among wrestlers, parents, coaches, and officials. Prevention and early diagnosis is very important...

Dr. Happy Offers Advice About Preventing Skin Infections

admin — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:28:07 +0000

Lots of athletes have been asking me about how to prevent skin infections such as Staph, while training. MMA, Thai boxing and Ju-jitsu are excellent sports for conditioning and competing. Because of the nature of the sport (submissions and knee sparring) competitors are at a greater risk of skin infections. Skin infections can be contagious and if left untreated can cause serious...