Skin condition will be watched very closely this year in IESA wrestling.  There have been more cases of skin diseases rising and IESA is working hard to provide a wrestling environment to reduce occurrences.  Medical professionals are are also aware of the rising number of cases.  How do we combat this?
1. Educating everyone as to what to look for and how to address (see links below).
2. We all need to take precautions as noted in the parents link below from Chiddix school nurse, Cheryl Corbitt. 
3. Early identification of skin conditions and see a physician immediately.
4. No wrestling in matches or practices without physician permission.  During a weigh-in before matches, wrestlers will be checked for skin conditions.  If a skin condition is found and there is no doctors permission, the wrestler will NOT be allowed to wrestle.

• MSRA Parent Information, from Chiddix Nurse

• IESA.org's Guidelines to Reduce the Incidence of Skin Conditions in Wrestling

• IESA.org's Skin Condition Form

Ring worm is a common wrestling skin condition and can easily be treated, however it can also be spread very easily.  Ring worm is easily noticeable - a circular red circular-type skin irritation.

Any questions, please discuss with one of the wrestling coaches, Cheryl Corbitt, Chiddix School Nurse, or your family physician.