Special skin symptoms seen in swimmers

Inherent in the nature of every form of athletic endeavor are certain characteristics of the sport that can potentially produce pathologic changes in the various organ systems, including the skin. Swimming is no exception. We review some of the more common dermatologic conditions likely to be encoun...

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Published in:	Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 299 - 305
Main Authors:	Basler, Rodney S.W., Basler, Geoffrey C., Palmer, Amy H., Garcia, Michael A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY Mosby, Inc 01-08-2000 Elsevier
Subjects:	Biological and medical sciences Dermatology Humans Medical sciences Skin Diseases - diagnosis Skin Diseases - etiology Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects Swimming Human Swimming(sport) Skin disease Sport Review
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Summary:	Inherent in the nature of every form of athletic endeavor are certain characteristics of the sport that can potentially produce pathologic changes in the various organ systems, including the skin. Swimming is no exception. We review some of the more common dermatologic conditions likely to be encountered by swimmers in the aqueous medium of their activity. Specific suggestions for practitioners who care for these athletes, encompassing treatment plans and preventive recommendations, are elucidated. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;43:299-305.)
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ISSN:	0190-9622 1097-6787
DOI:	10.1067/mjd.2000.107495