[Sport dermatoses]

Rev Med Chil. 2008 Feb;136(2):249-55. Epub 2008 May 7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Sports practice has become a part of modern life. As a result, the association of dermatoses with sports increases continuously. Proper diagnosis and treatment of these skin lesions requires familiarity with their characteristics clinical presentations. This article reviews the cutaneous manifestations of traumatic and environmental injuries, infections, and exacerbation of preexisting dermatoses.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin Diseases / classification
  • Skin Diseases / etiology*
  • Skin Diseases / therapy
  • Sports*