If no improvement is noted, Lamisil 250mg 1 tablet per day for 4 weeks may be used. Lamisil tablets should be reserved for persistent scalp lesions and re-current or resistant cases. Please consult your physician and pharmacist prior to taking an drug in combination with Lamisil or Sporanox. The use of Loprox lotion in the scalp a few times a week may prevent infection. Prevention of tinea should be a major priority in wrestling.
Prevention begins with cleaning all mats pre and post practice with a hospital grade disinfectant.
Second, wrestlers should be educated on what to look for and inspect their own bodies daily. Third, wrestlers must wash all workout gear daily and be sure to wash knee pads and head gear twice a week. Fourth, wrestlers should shower immediately after workouts and use an antibacterial soap and selenium shampoo. It is also important to keep the skin from drying out creating portals of entry for infection. Finally, when a lesion is noticed, they must consult their physician or athletic trainer and use the proper medication.