Number of skin diseases of the study patients
| Type of disease | Wrestling (n=70) | Others(n=110) |
|---|---|---|
| Infectious | ||
| Viral infection |
20 (28.6) | 8 (7.3) |
| Bacterial infection |
11 (15.7) | 29 (26.4) |
| Fungi infection |
16 (22.9) | 6 (5.5) |
| Any | 47 (67.1) | 43 (39.1) |
| Noninfectious | ||
| Inflammation |
16 (22.9) | 56 (50.9) |
| Trauma |
3 (4.3) | 7 (6.4) |
| Others |
4 (5.7) | 4 (3.6) |
| Any | 23 (32.9) | 67 (60.9) |
Values are presented as number of visits to the infirmary (%).
*Viral infection: herpes simplex. †Bacterial infection: abs-cess, boil, cellulitis, folliculitis. ‡Fungi infection: derma-tophytosis, tinea versicolor. §Inflammation: allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, urticarial. ∥Trauma: burn, corn, frostbite, hematoma. ¶Others: dyshidrotic eczema, heat rash, pityriasis rosea.
