Dermatoses describe any skin defect or lesion on the skin, and clinicians categorize them according to etiology. Furthermore, clinicians may divide dermatoses into two groups, those caused by or those aggravated by sports. In part II, Nella Grilo discusses dermatoses aggravated by sports and identifies how they can directly or indirectly affect athletes’ health and performance during competitions.
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Competitive athletes endure extreme physical stress when participating in sports. An athlete’s skin is particularly susceptible to a wide array of repetitive physical and environmental stressors that challenge the skin’s protective function(1,2). Many dermatoses are common in athletic populations due to countless hours of intense physical training, but clinicians frequently misdiagnose or ignore these conditions. Athletes can prevent many of these conditions by using appropriate sports clothing, well-fitting shoes, and practicing good hygiene.
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