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    GlossaryImpetigo

    highly contagious bacterial skin infection causing red sores and crusts

    Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that primarily affects young children. It is characterized by red sores that quickly rupture, ooze for a few days, and then form a yellowish-brown crust. The infection is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria and can spread through close contact or by sharing items like towels or toys. Treatment typically involves topical or oral antibiotics to clear the infection and prevent its spread.

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      Dermatological Problems in the Football Player

      research Dermatological Problems in the Football Player

      6 citations, July 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Football players can get many skin conditions from their sport, which need different treatments and can be prevented with good hygiene and protection.
      Hair and Scalp Infections

      research Hair and Scalp Infections

      1 citations, July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Hair and scalp infections are common and can lead to hair loss, requiring careful diagnosis to manage properly.
      Dermatology Issues in Sports

      research Dermatology Issues in Sports

      3 citations, July 2017 in “Current sports medicine reports”
      Athletes can experience various skin issues, which can be treated and prevented with appropriate care and protective measures.
      Diseases of the Skin: Treatment of Scalp Disorders

      research Diseases of the Skin: Treatment of Scalp Disorders

      6 citations, February 1974 in “The BMJ”
      The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
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