Ballantyne dermatologist skin care tips for athletes

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Your Ballantyne Dermatologist addressing skin
conditions

• The best dermatologists in Charlotte know that
  the quality of your skin affects how you feel,
  and that can affect how you perform.
  Unfortunately, athletes are used to dealing with
  traumatic injuries, and
• often, they see skin problems as minor
  hindrances. Athletes are often unaware that there
  is a team of experienced skin care
  professionals, consisting of board certified
  dermatologists, dermatology physician
  assistants, and master aestheticians who
  specialize in a range of services addressing all
  possible skin conditions. The reality is that
  athletes are at an increased risk of skin
  infections, which can have serious and long term
  consequences. To help prevent infections,
  athletes, coaches and athletic trainers can
  follow these tips from dermatologists
• Keep cuts and scrapes clean Cover wounds with a
  bandage until healed. Cuts or scrapes are open
  portals for germs to cause infection and other
  skin problems.
• Take action to prevent blisters Place padding
  in shoe areas that routinely blister. Protect
• your feet and hands by using specialized gloves
  and wearing moisture wicking socks. Understand
  the importance of making sure that your footwear
  fits properly.
• Wear moisture-wicking clothes - To help keep your
  skin dry, preventing the growth of unhealthy
  microorganisms on the skin.
• Wear sandals or flip-flops in the locker room -
  This will greatly reduce your chance of
  contracting athletes foot or some other skin
  condition on the feet.
• Shower regularly, especially after every practice
  and/or game - Resist the temptation to use
  antimicrobial soaps. Simple, moisturizing soap
  without fragrance is ideal for the entire body.
• Do not share personal care items - It is
  unhealthy to share towels, soaps, razors and
  other personal care items.
• Regularly wash workout clothes and towels - It is
  tempting to skip washing workout clothing and
  towels, since we tend to get dirty in them
  anyway. Make sure that you also clean sports
  bags and back packs that are used to carry soiled
  gear.
• Disinfect equipment and protective gear, daily -
  This is an ideal solution for avoiding staph and
  other skin infections.
• Perform regular skin checks - Check your skin
  daily, especially if you participate in high-
• impact sports, such as wrestling, football, and
  gymnastics. Look for even the slightest changes,
  such as cuts, sores, swelling, blisters, and
  callouses. Report any changes to an athletic
  trainer or your dermatologist.
• Ballantyne area dermatologists
• If you do not receive timely treatment, skin
  infections will only get worse. If you notice
  anything on
• your skin that itches, burns, is red or swollen,
  make an appointment to see a board-certified
  dermatologist or sports medicine doctor.
  Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte can provide
  high quality and innovative treatment in a
  caring and professional environment. Dr. Nixon
  and Dr. Haught are board certified
  dermatologists whose dedication, experience, and
  knowledge will provide the best possible
  treatment for your skin, hair, and cosmetic
  concerns.