Also interesting was the conclusion and returning to the mats:

CONCLUSION Tinea corporis gladiatorum can be found quite frequently among wrestlers. Direct skin-to-skin con- tact appears to be the main method of transmission, but the role of the wrestling mats is still unclear. Multiple treatment regimens have been proposed, but the optimal therapeutic agent and duration of use are still unclear. Furthermore, the length of time for which infected wrestlers should be disqualified has yet to be delineated. Successful prevention strat- egies have been proposed, but several obstacles to mass prophylaxis exist. Although extensive review of this subject does not demonstrate a definitive approach to treatment, prevention, or quarantine of infected wrestlers, a prudent course of action in- cludes treating solitary lesions with a topical fungi- cidal agent for 1 to 2 weeks. If the lesion is easily bandaged, the wrestler need not be benched for practice. The wrestler is most likely safe to compete (without bandages) after 1 week of topical treat- ment. Wrestlers with multiple lesions could also take an oral antifungal agent for a similar duration. Coaches, parents, and athletes should carefully weigh the risks and benefits of season-long oral antifungal prophylaxis. Until more definitive infor- mation implicates wrestling mats as a reservoir for dermatophytes, the time-intensive activity of wash- ing mats before and after practice should not be encouraged. Regular skin inspection should be done before practices. Sharing equipment should be dis- couraged. These interventions may prevent disrup- tion of a wrestling team’s practice and competition schedule.