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Impetigo

Same as above

Bacterial infection, which is common in wrestlers
Occurs most around the mouth and nostrils

Itching
Soreness

Lesions vary from pea-sized vesicopustule to large, bizarre, circular lesions with yellowish crustation on the skin

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist

Not applicable
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Intertrigo

Chafing

Friction and softening in the folds of the skin from heat and moisture

Pain and chafing

Erythema
Possibly an oozing wound

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist

Not applicable
Onychia

Nail bed infection

Fungal infection

Pain

Inflammation at nailbed
Possible loss of nail
White or yellow discoloration of subungual area

Not applicable

Refer to a physician

Not applicable
Paronychia

Same as above

Bacterial or fungal infection
Trauma to the nail bed or end of the finger
Pain around the nail bed

Redness
Swelling
Possibly pus formation seen near a fingernail or toenail

Not applicable

Refer to a physician

Not applicable
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Pediculosis

Body lice

Infestation of lice

Itching and scratching

May lead to secondary infection and formation of pustules and crusts
The hair may become matted, and small, ovoid, grayish white nits may be visible fixed to hair shafts

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist

Not applicable
Pityriasis rosea

Same as above

Unknown infection

See signs

Redness and branny scales with an oval raised border, usually on the trunk of the bodyIt resembles superficial ringworm

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist

Not applicable
Prickly heat

Same as above

Common temperature reaction
A result of exposure to heat and moisture

Itching

Pustules and burning vesicles

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist

Not applicable
Psoriasis

Same as above

Unknown
May be a result of increased epidermal cell proliferation

Discomfort

Flat-topped papules covered with thin, grayish-white scalesUnder dry scales are red bleeding pointLesions are sharply demarcated
This is a chronic condition, although it comes and goes

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist

Not applicable
Scabies

Seven-year itch

Parasitic skin infection caused by the mite
Sarcoptes scabiei

Nocturnal itching

Parasite burrows, approximately ¼ to ½ inch (0.5 to 1.0 cm) below the skin surface, between fingers and toes, wrists, axillae, nipples, inside of thighs, beltline, and buttocks

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist

Not applicable
Sebaceous cyst

Wens

Slow-growing, benign cystic tumor

Discomfort if infected

Small sac with sebaceous matter, movable and not sore

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist

Not applicable
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Tinea corporis

Ringworm

Dermatophyte infection

Itching

Slightly elevated scaly patches
A circular pattern of vesicular areas

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist

Not applicable
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Tinea cruris

Jock itch

Fungal infection

Itching
Pain
Discomfort associated with infection

Redness

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist if symptoms/signs persist

Not applicable
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Tinea pedis

Athlete’s foot

Fungal infection

Itching

Inflammation of tissue
Possible infection
Cracking of skin
Rash
Blisters

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist if symptoms/signs persist

Not applicable
Urticaria

Hives

Allergic reaction to food, substance, insect bite, heat, pollen, or drug

Intense itching

Rash

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist

Not applicable
Verruca vulgaris

Common wart

Viral infection

See signs

Small, round, elevated lesion with rough, dry surface, located on the hand or foot
The wart may contain markings resembling black seeds

Not applicable

Refer to a dermatologist if symptoms/signs persist

Not applicable