Tinea Corporis (ringworm of the body) is often overlooked especially with the trend toward remote weigh-ins. One particular tournament this year that offered remotes had three different kids ousted by the refs for obvious ringworm. Are we just not educating our wrestlers & parents?
In general ringworm responds well to topical treatment. Topical antifungals are applied to the lesion twice a day for at least 3 weeks. The lesion usually resolves within 2 weeks, but therapy should be continued for another week to ensure the fungus is completely eradicated. The most commonly used antifungal creams are Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole, Miconazole, Terbinafine and Tolnaftate. All too often the ringworm fades "looks a little better & treatment stops prematurely. Eradication is KEY! Griseofulvin (oral anti-fungal can also be used to manage ringworm although quite a bit more costly.
Skin checks should be done with each weigh in session no less than once a week to prevent the spread!
Just my .02.
